SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based, self-empowering, and secular program designed to help individuals overcome substance use and various behavioral addictions. This non-12-step approach utilizes…
Read moreThe Dopey podcast, created by Mountainside alumni Dave and Chris, provides a raw, unfiltered, and often hilarious take on addiction and recovery, initially focusing on “war stories” but…
Read moreJournaling is presented as a powerful and often overlooked tool for addiction and trauma recovery, acting as a form of writing therapy that aids in emotional processing and…
Read moreDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a psychotherapy developed to treat severe psychosocial disorders, including borderline personality disorder, and has expanded to help with anxiety, PTSD, depression, and substance…
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The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program’s Steps 10, 11, and 12 are crucial for maintaining sobriety and fostering spiritual growth. These “Maintenance Steps” involve daily self-inventory, consistent prayer and…
Read moreSteps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous are crucial for recovery, focusing on making amends and repairing relationships damaged by addiction. Step 8 involves listing those harmed and…
Read moreSteps 6 and 7 of the 12 Steps in AA and NA are crucial for recovery, focusing on becoming ready to have character defects removed and humbly asking…
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