Completing a treatment program is a major accomplishment. Walking out of treatment and watching the doors close behind you signifies the start of a new life. It was easy to avoid addiction triggers during rehab, but that may not be the case when you graduate. What many recovering addicts don’t realize is that the real…
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Making the decision to get clean and sober is something that will change the trajectory of your life. Once you understand that you have a problem and need help, the next step is starting the recovery process. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially with so many paths open for traveling. Should…
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Understanding Functional Alcoholics Alcoholism is a complex disease, though many still think it’s one that’s easy to spot. They often picture someone who does nothing more than sit at home and drink. While this is true in some cases, alcoholism more often takes a different form – one that is much harder to detect. Generally,…
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Eating healthy after recovery is an important factor and a busy lifestyle doesn’t have to get in the way of making smart and healthy choices. It does, however, take a bit of planning to ensure that you are getting a good balance of nutrients and to make sure that you are not relying unhealthy fast…
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For many, middle age brings with it a number of changes to a person’s life. One change that parents know is coming but cannot be completely prepared for in advance, is when children leave the home for school or career goals. Parents are left with an “empty nest” for the first time in years. Having…
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