Going through addiction recovery is an experience that can heal your soul in so many ways. Even when you recognize the many benefits, you also still likely to have numerous questions. Some of those questions are about how you can manage addiction recovery and your job at the same time. Addiction Recovery at Work If […]
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So, you did it! You stepped into recovery and are giving it your all. Yet, something still doesn’t feel right. People often think that getting sober will fix all of their problems, and finding out that it doesn’t always work that way is disappointing. Sobriety is often depicted as being all sunshine and butterflies, yet
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Most people have to undergo surgery at some point in their life, which can be intimidating due to the unknown. Although surgery is challenging to undergo, it can be even more stressful if you’re sober and are afraid to relapse due to the medications you’re prescribed. You may have more fear of relapsing than of
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What does forgiveness mean to you? There are many definitions of forgiveness, but in the context of substance abuse and addiction, it can be summarized as follows: the act of pardoning an offender or ceasing to hold resentment toward them. Ultimately, forgiveness is a matter of personal choice, but it can be a significant step
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When you choose to enter a recovery program, you’ll have work ahead when it comes to achieving and maintaining sobriety. Although the main goal of recovery programs is becoming sober, there are other parts of your life that you’ll also have to address. When addiction occurs, it can affect both your personal and professional life.
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When a person is going through addiction recovery, they are going through a significant change in their life. It is a time of restoration and rebuilding. For many people, addiction recovery is a catalyst to positive growth. However, it does require a lot of physical, mental, and emotional energy. The entire process can be overwhelming
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Changing major aspects of your life is hard enough when you’re healthy, but it can be downright impossible when you’re recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. For this reason, substance abuse counselors often advise clients to avoid making significant changes for at least the first year of their recovery. Your first year of recovery can
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It’s not uncommon for an individual grieving the death of a loved one to also struggle with addiction. The feeling of loss provides an opening for addiction to take root, which might then make the grieving process even more difficult. For example, someone may turn to alcohol or drugs in order to cope with their
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Alcohol is so ingrained in people’s lifestyles that it seems impossible to quit drinking. Even a trip to the grocery store or a favorite restaurant can turn into an array of different temptations. Alcohol might even flow freely at your family events, and you might not be able to escape having someone encourage you to
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Twelve-step programs have helped alcoholics and drug addicts overcome their addictions since the 1950s. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded by Bill Wilson, who developed the 12 steps to help you recover from addiction. The first question you may have is how long does it take to complete the 12 steps of AA? There is no
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