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When you first enter an addiction rehabilitation facility, you’ll most likely participate in a recovery group component right away. The general rationale is that with the support of others who understand what you’re going through, you’ll be more accountable and successful in your recovery. But as an individual, you often need more freedom to choose...Read More

Everywhere you look, organizations within your community need volunteers. From local animal shelters and food banks to music festivals and fun runs, most nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the goodwill of volunteers to keep funds focused on the core mission and reduce administrative costs. But are there more intrinsic benefits to giving of your time?...Read More

When it’s evident that you or someone you love needs vital addiction treatment, the best time to start is right now. However, you might face more than a few obstacles to entering inpatient rehabilitation care. Fortunately, intensive outpatient services can provide a thorough professional approach.What Outpatient Services OfferEach person needs a different type of customized attention for...Read More

Every person benefits from feeling understood. When we connect with people on this level, it gives us a greater feeling of happiness and life satisfaction. As you navigate various aspects of recovery, few communities are as supportive as a sober network. So keeping in touch with your rehab center alumni is just one more way...Read More

A primary catalyst to the opioid epidemic was the struggle for effective pain management. Many people who never dreamed they’d have a substance misuse problem discovered that they suffered tremendously after surgery or an extended injury. Fortunately, there are numerous options for addiction-free pain management: you just have to find the right techniques that are...Read More

To make more progress in your sobriety journey, it’s essential to fill your recovery toolbox with various techniques that contribute to your well-being. You already know that consistent exercise is one of the key factors to maintain physical health—but how much do you know about the mental and emotional benefits? Let’s take a closer look....Read More

Retraining the Brain One of the problems encountered by people in substance use recovery is that their brains don’t remember how to create pleasurable feelings without the substance. It can be difficult to commit to recovery when you can’t seem to feel good, so it’s essential to find ways to retrain the brain. Exercise is...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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....Read More