Blog Sober Living

March 25, 2023

How Do I Stay Sober After Dry January?

The famous poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Moderation in all things, especially moderation.” For a healthy life, you need food, sleep, social interaction, and so much more in moderation. It…

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How Do I Encourage My Loved One to Seek Help for Addiction?

Addiction Treatment Blog

March 5, 2023

How Do I Encourage My Loved One to Seek Help for Addiction?

When you have a loved one with substance use disorder (SUD), it can feel difficult and discouraging to help them. However, SUDs are a disease that affects millions of Americans…

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Recovery

February 10, 2023

Peer Support Through Treatment and Recovery

Everyone needs help sometimes, especially when it comes to recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). In addiction treatment, you will be around others who are also working to overcome SUD…

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Recovery

February 8, 2023

How Can I Discuss My Recovery With Others?

Leaving a treatment facility or program can be overwhelming and feel foreign. You have to learn how to reacclimate to life outside of treatment where things are not structured and…

John Bowden

Understanding the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Mental Health

February 1, 2023

Understanding the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences

From childhood, the people you interact with help shape who you become. Parents, aunts, cousins, and even family friends have influences on your personality, resiliency, and your relationships. However, if…

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Blog Sober Living

January 25, 2023

The 5 Forms of Alcohol Addiction

The iconic American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emmerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”…

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Addiction

Treatment

January 19, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Addiction

The long winter months can often bring about a sense of dread that isn't experienced in warmer weather. When the clocks turn back and the weather gets cold, many people…

John Bowden

Why Is Fentanyl Causing So Many Overdose Deaths?

Addiction

January 12, 2023

Why Is Fentanyl Causing So Many Overdose Deaths?

It is no secret that opioid use has risen dramatically in recent years. Opioid use disorder is now even considered a nationwide epidemic, with overdose deaths on the rise. There…

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Blog Sober Living

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…

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