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How Do I Handle Loved Ones Who Trigger My Addiction?

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December 30, 2022

How Do I Handle Loved Ones Who Trigger My Addiction?

Family support is essential for many people during treatment and ongoing recovery. However, sometimes loved ones can unintentionally trigger cravings, intrusive thoughts, and other symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD). …

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How Do I Tell My Family About My Addiction?

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December 1, 2022

How Do I Tell My Family About My Addiction?

Talking about substance use disorder (SUD) can feel like navigating a minefield. "Many people hesitate to reveal their behaviors to friends and family out of fear, shame, or guilt." However,…

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Outpatient Treatment During the Holiday Season

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November 15, 2022

Outpatient Treatment During the Holiday Season

No matter where you are on your treatment journey, you may be wondering what treatment looks like during the holiday season. This season can bring about a lot of joy,…

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When Does Drug Use Turn Into an Addiction?

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November 13, 2022

When Does Drug Use Turn Into an Addiction?

For many people, recreational substance use is a part of life. However, many do not understand by engaging in regular alcohol or other drug use, they are increasing their risk…

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The Benefits of Journaling in Substance Abuse Treatment

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September 29, 2022

The Benefits of Journaling in Substance Abuse Treatment

Journaling as a therapeutic tool has been gaining in popularity lately. From mental health to substance abuse, self-love, traumatic experiences, and more, journaling is being used as a means to…

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What Is Holistic Substance Abuse Treatment?

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September 28, 2022

What Is Holistic Substance Abuse Treatment?

Holistic treatment can be considered “true” recovery. It combines all facets of your life, including mind, body, and spirit. When these factors are addressed together, they will ultimately offer a…

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Why Are Co-occurring Disorders So Common?

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September 25, 2022

Why Are Co-occurring Disorders So Common?

Co-occurring disorders, or the existence of both a mental health condition and substance abuse disorder simultaneously, are quite common. Sometimes you are unaware that you have a co-occurring disorder, causing…

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September 23, 2022

What Should I Do After a Relapse?

A relapse while in substance abuse recovery is when you go through the rehab process and get sober, only to find yourself back into your addictions and old habits. Unfortunately,…

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What Does a Typical Day in Outpatient Treatment Look Like?

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September 21, 2022

What Does a Typical Day in Outpatient Treatment Look Like?

If you are thinking about committing to an outpatient substance abuse program, you might be wondering what a typical day looks like in treatment. While many facilities will have a…

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How Can I Make the Most Out of Group Therapy?

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September 18, 2022

How Can I Make the Most Out of Group Therapy?

Group therapy is one of the biggest and most prominent components of any addiction treatment program. Group therapy can build a strong base of support both during and after treatment.…

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Handling Stress and Anxiety: Methods Utilized by Quality Outpatient Treatment Programs

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September 12, 2022

Handling Stress and Anxiety: Methods Utilized by Quality Outpatient Treatment Programs

Feelings of stress and anxiety are common while undergoing substance abuse treatment. Sometimes these issues are a result of substance use, and other times they are part of a larger,…

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What Happens After I Successfully Complete an Addiction Treatment Program?

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September 7, 2022

What Happens After I Successfully Complete an Addiction Treatment Program?

When you decide to enter treatment for substance abuse, you are making one of the most powerful and impactful decisions of your life. After successful completion of a treatment program,…

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September 5, 2022

Recovery Coaching and Continued Support

Treatment for substance use disorder is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Many different people in all kinds of unique situations choose to enter treatment, which puts huge importance on individualized care…

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July 11, 2022

10 Simple Tips for Staying Positive During Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery can be extremely challenging, which can test your resolve. It’s easy to let negativity creep in when things get tough, especially if progress is slow. There are going…

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July 11, 2022

The Importance of Hobbies When You’re in Addiction Recovery

Substance use disorders (SUDs) take up a lot of time. They are essentially an extremely negative hobby. One of the signs that someone is abusing drugs or alcohol is loss…

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July 11, 2022

Why Addiction Treatment Centers Use a Holistic Approach

Someone who was enrolled at an addiction treatment center 20+ years ago may be very surprised at how programs are designed today. Back then, a lot of programs were solely…

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July 11, 2022

6 Steps for Creating a Reward System That Celebrates Recovery Milestones

When you set a big goal, like getting sober, it helps to have milestones. A milestone is smaller goal that gets you a step closer to your big goal. They…

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June 27, 2022

Celebrate the Fourth of July Without Risking Your Sobriety

The Fourth of July is undoubtedly the biggest holiday of the summer. It’s a time when families break out the bar-be-cue and friends get together to celebrate in red, white…

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June 27, 2022

How to Set Boundaries During Addiction Recovery

One of the many things that a person learns at an addiction treatment center is the importance of setting boundaries. Another way to think about boundaries is that they establish…

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June 27, 2022

What Research Tells Us About Preventing Relapse

For people who have won the battle with addiction and gotten sober, relapse is a real fear. It’s like being in remission from cancer and dealing with the constant worry…

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June 27, 2022

5 Critical Ways to Support Your Partner During Addiction Recovery

Addiction is an isolating and lonely experience that pushes people away from loved ones. But addiction recovery is the complete opposite. Long-term recovery is a group effort. As the partner…

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June 3, 2022

7 Fun Activities for Recovering Addicts in Dallas, TX

The thought of completing a program at an addiction treatment center is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. You’re getting back to normal life, which has always been the…

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June 3, 2022

5 Essential Steps to Overcoming Addiction

Overcoming addiction is possible, but it can be incredibly difficult. It isn’t simply a matter of will power. If that were the case many addicts would be able to get…

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May 27, 2022

5 Reasons Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Get Sober

If you’re one of the thousands of people currently enrolled at an addiction recovery center, there’s good news. Enrolling at an addiction treatment center is a great idea any time…

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May 27, 2022

How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affects the Family

When a person has a drug or alcohol addiction they aren’t the only one who’s impacted. At our Dallas addiction center, we often find that family members are just as…

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May 27, 2022

Addiction Treatment Center FAQ

Addiction treatment centers may all have the same end goal, but the steps that are taken to reach it can be very different. Everything from the admissions process to the…

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May 20, 2022

Sober Activities to Enjoy This Memorial Day Weekend in Dallas, TX

When you’re in addiction recovery every holiday is a reason to celebrate your sobriety, but it can also come with unique challenges. On most holidays people are in a festive…

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May 20, 2022

5 Steps to Building Healthy Relationships While Recovering From Addiction

Addiction is lonely, but recovery from addiction doesn’t happen in isolation. Recovery from addiction requires a support team with a lot of different players. That means building healthy relationships with…

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May 20, 2022

What to Do if an Addict Refuses to Go to an Addiction Treatment Center

There is nothing more frustrating than knowing someone you love is battling an addiction and they refuse to get help. Everyone around them can tell how desperately they need help,…

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May 6, 2022

Types of Addiction Treatment Centers & Therapy Programs in Dallas

Today, you have options when it comes to addiction treatment in Dallas. While this means that there is more vital support, it can also lead to confusion and even frustration.…

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May 3, 2022

Intervention for Someone With Substance Use Disorder

Things to do During an Intervention for Someone With Substance Use Disorder When someone you love doesn’t want to come to terms with their addiction, no matter how obvious it…

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April 30, 2022

Joining Support Groups in Dallas

We all need support in life, and if you are recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) this is especially true. Support groups provide two vital purposes during addiction treatment:…

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April 30, 2022

How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Mental Health?

Substance abuse disorders (SUDs) and mental health issues are so closely related medical experts aren’t always sure if one leads to other. However, it is clear that having certain mental…

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April 30, 2022

Dallas Addiction Centers and Programs

Common Questions About Dallas Addiction Centers and Programs Making the decision to get help with an addiction is a huge step forward in reaching sobriety. You may know that treatment…

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April 30, 2022

Addiction Recovery: Dealing With a Chronic Disease

When you’ve developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol it’s considered a chronic condition. That means it’s a health issue you’ll need to manage for the foreseeable future. That doesn’t…

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April 20, 2022

Common Substance Use Disorders That Cause Addiction

Addiction comes in two primary forms: substance use and behavioral. A substance use disorder (SUD) refers to an addiction that involves a substance that’s consumed. It’s a relatively new term…

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April 20, 2022

What Is Addiction?

Addiction is something that we hear about at a young age, but how much do you really know about addiction? When we think of addiction, many people think it’s just…

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March 21, 2022

How to Ask for Help When Dealing With Addiction

Asking for help isn’t easy for a lot of people. Asking for help with a drug or alcohol addiction is even more difficult given the sensitivity and seriousness of what’s…

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March 5, 2022

Is Marijuana Addictive? The Real Rundown

Marijuana use is on the rise across America. This isn’t surprising given that more states are beginning to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. These trends are troubling to many addiction…

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February 3, 2022

Why Group Therapy is an Important Part of Addiction Recovery

Addiction therapy is a very personal process, but no one goes through it alone. The truth is many people will be a part of the process when you’re in IOP…

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December 15, 2021

Fentanyl and Its Overdose Risk

Everything to Know About Fentanyl and the Increasing Od Because of It News outlets everywhere are covering the shocking increase in overdose deaths involving fentanyl, an opioid. At Lighthouse Recovery,…

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December 10, 2021

5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Addict

If you find you or a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol addiction this holiday season, you’re not alone. Holidays can be challenging times to fight substance abuse, as…

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November 16, 2021

5 Reasons To Seek an Addiction Treatment Center

5 Reasons To Seek an Addiction Treatment Center Before or During the Holidays For those suffering addiction, the holidays loom and may bring increased triggers, increased stress, increased urges to…

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