• How to Manage Boredom in Addiction Recovery

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    "Boredom is the root of all evil." This rather direct quote from Soren Kierkegaard points to the truth about boredom — when one fails to [...]

  • How to Rebuild Relationships After Addiction

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    Repairing Personal Relationships After Struggling with Substance Abuse Whether you have struggled with addiction yourself or a loved one has, there is no denying that [...]

  • People to Avoid During Addiction Recovery

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    One of the most common pitfalls of addiction recovery is trying to live your old lifestyle all the while attempting to break old habits. In [...]

  • 8 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy

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    Tips for Maintaining Your Mental Health Maintaining your mental health can seem like a mountain of a task. These simple everyday tips can help you [...]

  • How to Balance a Dating Life When in Recovery

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    Dating is one of the thrills of life. To find someone you're compatible with, establish a relationship, create memories and plan for the future is [...]

  • Understanding What an Opioid Addiction Looks Like

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    The opioid crisis has continued on in the states for years on end – because these drugs were prescribed by doctors as viable, medical treatments [...]

  • What is Considered Binge Drinking?

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    If someone asked you to describe binge drinking, you would likely picture a scene of college students throwing back shots or chugging beers during a [...]

  • Substance Abuse in College

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    While anyone, regardless of age, can find themselves using drugs or alcohol in an unhealthy and unsafe way, there’s no denying that this is a [...]

  • How Social Media Can Influence Substance Use

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    The influence of social media has become increasingly clear in the past decade. Websites and apps that promote social connectedness quickly transitioned from a novelty [...]

  • Recognizing the Signs of Substance Addiction

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    If you have a loved one who you suspect could be abusing drugs or alcohol, it often comes as a shock. In some cases, even [...]

  • Why Are Millennials Predisposed to Substance Abuse?

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    When it comes to addiction, there is no demographic that is exempt from risk. Anyone, of any age, race or walk of life, can find [...]

  • How to Manage Stress While Staying Sober

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    One of the most common reasons that a substance use disorder first develops is because an individual is attempting to self-medicate or alleviate mental distress. [...]