Recovery does not begin or end when you go to treatment. There is detox, treatment with different therapies, medication, and other resources that will help you on the journey, and then, finally, aftercare programming. The real recovery starts on the outside of an inpatient or outpatient program that sends you into the world with support…
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If you haven’t heard of it yet, there is a new trend going around, fueled by social media, around exercise and ‘clean living.’ This popular trend is played up by lifestyle coaches, gurus, and marketers who want to sell products and fitness as a business model for guys to live by. This is also true…
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Treatment centers offer hope and healing for people struggling with many kinds of addiction. This also includes duragesic, and similar drugs, which contains fentanyl. This patch is absorbed into the bloodstream over a period of several days to decrease pain sensitivity in the body. It also includes sedation and feelings of pleasure and happiness. Patterns…
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Society places burdens on people that they are not always able to bear. Some of this has to do with norms that are out there which people accept. Some of it has to do with how people see themselves in recovery versus what society thinks about people in recovery. The stigma still exists, which can…
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People who abuse drugs may experience other issues along with substance use. Sometimes people drink alcohol and use drugs. At other times, they use multiple drugs at once which leads to an exacerbation of symptoms and challenges to deal with in recovery. Polydrug users put their brains and bodies at risk, unwittingly, to chase an…
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A morning routine is not just for people who love structure or doing the same thing day in and day out. Having a good routine sets the tone for the rest of your day and has been shown to help people be successful in work and in life. If you are someone who struggles in…
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People can experience anxiety at any point in their lives, whether or not they are struggling with addiction. What happens when a person uses substances is that it changes their brain chemistry and body, which can cause changes in the way the body responds to stimuli. Mood disorders are more common than people think for…
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Drinking plenty of water is not just for your overall health, it actually can get your body moving in the morning. When you boost your morning routine with hydration, you are resetting your body after a (hopefully) long rest overnight. The key is to think about what will get your body feeling its best. If…
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Yoga is an ancient practice that has been around for a long time. It seems more universal now that people of all walks of life are giving the benefits of yoga a chance. People who experience substance abuse issues or mental health conditions have found yoga to be healing for their journey of recovery as…
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Distraction-free days seem to be an anomaly these days. People are more distracted than ever with social media, phone apps, games, and other things right at your fingertips. There is a never-ending, all-consuming object that rests in some people’s hands from the time they rise until they crash into bed at night. There are also…
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