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Fair Oaks Recovery Center blog articles on the topic of addiction recovery for individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Here you will find information and resources on the subject.

lovely African American woman writing in journal - self-care during covid
24
Apr

The Importance of Self-Care During COVID

Self-care is always important, no matter what the situation. It is especially valuable to take care of ourselves during times of high stress. Unfortunately, experiencing high stress often leads us to neglect self-care. For a person in recovery who is under great stress, neglecting self-care during COVID could be a formula for disaster.What Is Stress?According...
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miniature figures set on paper representing social networking - social distancing
20
Mar

Recovery and Social Distancing

Social distancing is a popular term right now. The internet, newspapers, and television alike repeat it continuously. With Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 or Novel Coronavirus, hitting American shores recently, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has made a variety of recommendations, including keeping a bit of space between ourselves and others. Unfortunately, social distancing...
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two woman talking over coffee - amends
05
Mar

The Amends Process: How It Works and Why It Matters

More Than a Simple “Sorry”Many people have been on the giving or receiving end of an apology that was forced, didn’t feel genuine, or did nothing to remedy the situation. This is why making amends, addressed in the eighth and ninth steps in 12-step programs, is much more than simply saying sorry for mistakes.Because the...
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handsome man listening to over the ear headphones - podcasts
19
Feb

Perfect Podcasts for Your Recovery Journey

A Little About PodcastsPodcasts are all the rage at the moment. No matter what your interests may be, you can head to the internet and find a podcast that is perfect for you. You can delve deeply into political talk. You can listen to people argue about sports or discuss your favorite television program. Or...
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man sitting in field with eyes closed, meditating - mindfulness
08
Jan

How to Use Mindfulness For a Better Recovery

As you read this, where is your mind—really?Are you thinking about something that happened 30 minutes ago, or contemplating your to-do list that you need to get back to shortly? We often hear the phrase “be in the present moment,” but to do this, we need to learn about mindfulness.Mindfulness is the act of paying attention...
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pretty woman writing on whiteboard planner - goals
26
Dec

Goals to Support Recovery for the Year Ahead

Depending on where you currently are in your recovery journey, you may be an old pro at setting goals or you may not be sure how to set goals, what types of goals to set, or how to know if your goals truly promote your sober lifestyle. With the start of a new year, you...
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large family drinking coffee during holiday gathering - traditions
20
Dec

Creating New Holiday Traditions in Recovery

he holidays bring with them both a disruption of daily routine and a series of long-held traditions, both of which can feel threatening to someone who is in recovery. If you or your family’s holiday traditions are not conducive to sobriety, it’s time to consider creating new traditions that support your health and wellbeing.Risk FactorsAs...
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woman cutting ribbon for wreath - holiday season
12
Dec

How to Prepare for the Holiday Season

Holiday events are a time of year that many people in recovery dread. If you are among them, now is a good time to start preparing your battle plan for defending your sober lifestyle against the situations you could encounter in the next few weeks.Thinking AheadSMART Recovery, a science based recovery program, suggests asking yourself...
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pretty middle-age woman sitting on couch talking on cell phone - cope with stress
20
Nov

Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress in Recovery

Unfortunately, stress is an unavoidable part of life.Aside from the challenges related to being in recovery, you may find yourself feeling stressed out by a big project at work, money troubles at home, disagreements with your significant other, or unexpected parenting challenges. The key to staying on track with your sobriety is learning how to...
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How to Explain Your Recovery to Relatives, buffet style family spread, with young man and woman making plates - your recovery
21
Oct

It’s Thanksgiving, and Everyone Wonders Why You’re Not Drinking: How to Explain Your Recovery to Relatives

The holidays are just around the corner.This may be the first time you’re seeing some relatives since you entered recovery, and if that makes you anxious, you are not alone. It can be difficult for people who are newly sober to know how to talk about changes they have made in their lives with family...
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