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6 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Someone in Recovery

When someone pursues recovery, your relationship with them can change for the better. By setting up boundaries early on and communicating your feelings effectively, you and your loved one can develop a mutual respect that tends to your needs just as much as their sobriety. Follow these 6 important steps from Addiction Recovery Coach Rick Lepkowski.

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What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?

Drug and alcohol withdrawal is a painful and disruptive period of time, but there are ways to alleviate these difficult symptoms. By using pain management tools and healthy coping mechanisms, experiencing withdrawal can be more manageable.

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Detox vs. Rehab? Which is Right for You?

Although many use these terms interchangeably, detox and rehab each have their own purpose. While detox primarily focuses on addressing the physical effects that addiction has had on the body, rehab focuses more on the psychological effects.

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Stories of Transformation: Gaylen M.

Alcohol took center stage for most of Gaylen’s early life. Her perseverance along with the support of her loved ones helped her reach a life she never thought was possible.
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What is Kratom? Everything You Need to Know

Kratom use is surging in the US. People are seeking out the drug for its calming and stimulating effects, but they are also unaware of the harmful side effects and risk of addiction.
Drug Addiction

The Effects of Marijuana on the Teenage Brain

New York City Council Member (District 3) Erik Bottcher, and Mountainside Chief Medical Officer Dr. Randall Dwenger met at Mountainside NYC in June 2023. Originally recorded by Council Member Bottcher’s […]
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Exploring Ketamine’s Potential Benefits and its Consequences

Although ketamine has helped treat mental health disorders like depression and PTSD, the drug has a high risk of abuse and negative side effects. Check out the full story.
Mental Health

Moving Forward: 4 Steps to Overcoming Regret and Finding Inner Peace

Feel like regret is keeping you stuck in the past? Discover strategies for dealing with regret in healthy and empowering ways.
Recovery

How Relationships Can Help Sustain Lifelong Recovery

“Never make the addict feel alone,” Hari advocates. Let them know that there is support whenever they are ready. Love them no matter what.”
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Stories of Transformation: Vincent D.

Sobriety Date: November 3, 2018 Proud LGBTQ+ Member and Activist Outgoing Personality Theater Enthusiast Vincent went from using drugs and alcohol to cope with his sexuality to learning how to […]
Mental Health

From Hurt to Healing: Men, Trauma, and Overcoming Addiction

Men living with untreated trauma are at higher risk of substance abuse. See how recovery is possible with a client-focused treatment approach.
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Stories of Transformation: Jesse W.

Jesse W had trouble fitting in and found comfort in alcohol and other substances. After multiple sobriety attempts, Jesse discovered the importance of living a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Drug Addiction

Teen Marijuana Use: Psychosis, Hospital Visits, and More

Marijuana is more socially acceptable than ever, but what impact is that having on teen marijuana use? Learn everything you need to know about the impact marijuana has on teens.
Wellness

Slow Living: Incorporating Mindfulness and Simplicity into your Lifestyle

Living in a fast-paced culture can be draining on our mental health. Check out how to take a step back and live a slower lifestyle.
Sober Fun

Recovery Rocks: Sober Music Festivals and Concerts

For those in early recovery, attending a concert can be triggering. Find out the best ways of staying sober at music festivals.