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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.
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.
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.
The holidays can be a stressful time for those new to recovery. Learn four simple tips to help you safeguard your sobriety and help you have a safe and happy holiday.
Mothers have multiple responsibilities that cause many to self-medicate with alcohol and prescription drugs. Here are the best addiction treatment options for mothers with busy lives.
People in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction often fear relapse. Learning the myths about relapse can help you maintain sobriety and strengthen your recovery.
Adderall is a commonly misused stimulant that causes many college students to become addicted. Use these tips to acheive and maintain sobriety in school.
The latest Surgeon General Report from Dr. Murthy highlights how frequently substance use disorders and opioid overdoses occur. Here are his recommendations for fighting addiction.
Individuals in recovery may struggle to manage their money effectively because any extra money they had during active use went toward drugs or alcohol. These budgeting tips can help.
People in recovery may fear discrimination in their search for housing or jobs. Learn more about the laws and protections in place for individuals recovering from addiction.
Too many individuals do not seek treatment for their addiction. While some may be in denial that they have a problem, there are other factors that contribute to their decision to avoid rehab.
Addicted people unwilling to go to a treatment center may decide to go cold turkey. Painful withdrawal symptoms make this an unadvisable and almost impossible feat. Learn what to do instead.
Sponsors offer support that can be instrumental to a person’s recovery, but they can relapse, too. Learn how to avoid feeling discouraged if this happens.
Though everyone’s experience in recovery is different, there are several values and practices that are universally helpful. Learn more about enhancing your experiences in sobriety.