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How Physical Activity can Help with Recovery
Physical Activity and Addiction Recovery When you use drugs and alcohol to the point of addiction, your body and mind take a beating.
The Role of the Subconscious Mind in Addiction
The Subconscious Mind and Addiction Your subconscious mind always listens to what you tell it – and it believes you. If you tell yourself you're afraid, your subconscious mind responds.
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How Meditation Can Help With Addiction
How Meditation Can Help With Addiction When you're recovering from addiction maximizing your recovery tool kit is always a good idea. If one tool isn't working for you, then having access to other outlets can be a lifesaver.
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Physical vs Psychological Addiction
When talking about addiction it’s important to understand the difference between psychological and physical dependency. The more you understand how these two different addictions operate within the body, the better you’ll be able to understand what you or your loved one is going through.
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Dealing with Summer Parties in Recovery
As a recovering addict, having a celebration, could be a recipe for danger. Instead of staying away from the people you love, make a plan to deal with the cravings and old patterns.
7 Steps to Take When Preparing for Treatment
When you’ve made the decision to get treatment for an addiction, it can be scary and difficult, but it is a step toward recovery. To set yourself up for success in treatment, you should take some steps to prepare for entry into rehab.
Recognizing When Your Loved One Is in Need of Alcohol Treatment
If you feel a loved one might be an alcoholic in need of treatment but aren’t sure of the severity or the existence of the problem, it’s best to learn a few of the warning signs of alcoholism.
Top 5 Ways to Structure Routine in Early Recovery
A few of the ways recovering addicts can build a healthy lifestyle include setting daily schedules, encouraging others to support your new habits, appreciating the basics, prioritizing meetings, and removing clutter from your life.
When Anger Threatens Your Recovery
Anger is a reasonable emotion, but when you’re in recovery, it can be a dangerous distraction and for many, an excuse to relapse. Keeping it bottled up inside leads to stress and frustration, which is one of the first steps to returning to an unmanageable life.
