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Fair Oaks Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.

Letting-Go-of-Resentment-of-an-Addicted-Parent - dandelion blowing in wind
29
Aug

Letting Go of Resentment of an Addicted Parent

Children are especially vulnerable to the secondary effects of addiction.Without the psychological or emotional maturity to fully understand the nature of substance abuse, growing up with a parent as an addict can lead a child to feel responsible for a parent’s drinking or drug use. Along with other issues children of addicts face, problems with...
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Is-Your-Teen-a-High-Functioning-Addict - pretty dark haired girl in black coat close up
20
Aug

Behavioral Signs of Alcohol or Drug Use in Highly Functional Teens

Something feels wrong.Until now, you’ve never suspected your teen son or daughter to be abusing drugs or alcohol because they’ve never given you a reason. They come home when they are supposed to, they excel in school—aren’t teens involved in drugs and alcohol reckless and absent?Herein lies the standard misconception that people who suffer from...
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Rehab Alumni, How to Socialize When Sober - friends eating while one takes selfie of the four of them
22
Jul

How to Socialize When Sober

How to Socialize When Sober |Deciding whether or not you should accept a party invitation is dependent on where you are in your journey of recovery.For instance, if you are newly sober, it would be in your best interest to stay away from any event where there might be alcohol or substance use—even if the...
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Finding a Job After Leaving Recovery - man writing with woman interviewing
12
Jun

Finding a Job After Leaving Recovery

One of the most critical steps after leaving recovery is finding a job that will compliment your physical and emotional needs.In other words, you want to find a job that can provide a positive environment free of emotional or physical triggers.In the beginning, being back in the job market will most likely feel overwhelming. You’ll...
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Hitting Rock Bottom
01
Jun

Is Hitting Rock Bottom Necessary to Seek Addiction Treatment?

The idea that a person suffering from substance abuse has to reach rock bottom before seeking treatment can be dangerously misleading.Not only is rock bottom hard to qualify, but it’s also not absolute. Furthermore, waiting for yourself or a loved one to hit rock bottom could lead to a fatal ending.What Exactly Is Rock Bottom?Rock...
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girls gossiping - judgment
10
Apr

Are Addicts in Recovery Judged by their Peers?

Possible peer judgment should never stand in the way of your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.However, if you choose to remain friends with people who you once partied with, there stands a good chance that you are going to be judged for your recovery efforts.Understanding Differences in Personal ExperiencesOne of the reasons for judgment exists...
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Mindfulness and Addiction - man meditating
07
Mar

Mindfulness and Addiction

As addicts in recovery, we know that cessation of substance use is about more than giving up the substance and the friends and activities associated with it.We must also address the emotional issues underlying our use.Whether those emotional issues have to do with stress, anxiety, depression, fear, or a lack of self-esteem, there’s a good...
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man consoling woman
20
Feb

What to Do When a Friend Relapses

For many people, the winter months can be an exceptionally rough time to stay sober, a time when we can become acutely aware of our loneliness.Emotional triggers like this create turbulent ground and risk of relapse for people in any stage of recovery.As hard as it can be when someone you deeply care about relapses,...
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