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January 7, 2023

Why Do I Continue to Relapse?

For those struggling with alcohol and/or substance use disorder (SUD), experiencing a relapse can be extremely disheartening. While some people appear to achieve sobriety on their “first try,” others may…

John Bowden

Healing Addiction With a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle

Mental Health

December 15, 2022

Healing Addiction With a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle

Having a balanced and healthy lifestyle can help you immensely when it comes to healing from addiction. Seeking out healthy activities that you enjoy will help you create a plan…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 28, 2022

5 Risk Factors of Addiction

Contrary to what many believe, people do not become addicted to substances overnight. Additionally, individuals do not need to have addiction “run” in the family for them to develop it…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 22, 2022

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Treatment programs for substance use disorder (SUD) use a range of therapy methods, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to help people heal from the disease of addiction. DBT is an…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 21, 2022

What to Expect From Inpatient Detox

Individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) must understand that attending a treatment program is not always the first step in the process. For many, detox is required. Although…

John Bowden

Recovery

November 16, 2022

Does Addiction Rehab Really Work?

Many people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) feel uncertain about attending addiction rehab. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), "10 percent of US adults have drug use…

John Bowden

Recovery

November 8, 2022

The Advantages of Group Therapy

One of the most common treatment modalities that nearly all addiction treatment programs offer is group therapy. Group therapy is an integral part of addiction treatment; however, it is often…

John Bowden

Navigating the Holiday Season in Recovery

Recovery Sobriety

November 5, 2022

Navigating the Holiday Season in Recovery

The holiday season is meant to be a time for celebration. For those in recovery, however, this season could be challenging to navigate. Fears of triggers or relapse may be…

John Bowden

Recovery

October 29, 2022

Putting Yourself First: How to Establish Necessary Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

Getting help can be a very difficult process. It takes a lot of strength to recognize that you need help, and even more courage to reach out and accept support.…

John Bowden

Addiction

October 22, 2022

Understanding and Overcoming Your Addiction Triggers

For a person who has been struggling with substance abuse, there are often different things that will trigger them to use substances. When you understand what your triggers are, you…

John Bowden

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