Practicing self-care is essential for anyone that’s ever been in professional addiction treatment. Caring for your individual needs is a crucial aspect of relapse prevention by making it easier for you to cope with everyday challenges. It’s often easy to feel overwhelmed during recovery, as understanding self-love and living a healthy lifestyle is critical to…
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Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle and remain sober requires a significant shift in priorities. Focusing more on a growth mindset can help you build a foundation for sobriety as we get closer to New Year 2022 and beyond. Understanding the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset is also essential in helping…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of drug overdose deaths throughout the United States reached over 100,000 within 12 months for the very first time. The opioid death rate from April 2020 to April 2021 rose by 29 percent, which is one of the most dramatic increases ever recorded. This…
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The holiday season is a great time to spend with friends and family, but it can also be filled with stress and anxiety. Understanding how to cope with holiday stress is essential as we approach Thanksgiving 2021. Finding ways to handle family conflict and stress is especially important if you are recovering from alcohol addiction.…
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October is breast cancer awareness month, and it’s essential to learn about the different risk factors that may increase your chance of breast cancer. An often-overlooked risk factor in breast cancer awareness is the link between alcohol and cancer. Understanding the relationship between alcohol and breast cancer is essential in helping you limit your risks…
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