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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.

9-Ways-to-Take-Care-of-Yourself-While-Loving-an-Addict - dark haired woman looking out large window
04
Oct

9 Ways to Take Care of Yourself While Loving an Addict

Finding the balance between giving too much of yourself and not enough can be a frustrating dance when your loved one is suffering from a substance use disorder. It’s almost impossible not to get sucked into the downward spiral. This is because addiction not only affects the person abusing drugs or alcohol, it affects friends...
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handsome young man talking to counselor or therapist - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
22
Sep

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

As one of the offerings of Fair Oaks Recovery Center, dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a type of therapy that deals with emotional regulation and stress management. DBT offers individuals skill sets that allow them to more effectively deal with painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder,...
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A-Further-Look-into-the-Stages-of-Recovery-and-Relapse - butterfly emerging green
17
Sep

A Further Look into the Stages of Recovery and Relapse

Understanding the importance of relapse prevention following completion of treatment is vital to the success of long-term sobriety. According to a 2017 US News & World Report study, deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide are projected to increase by 60 percent within the next decade. While treatment techniques continue to improve, 60 to 90 percent...
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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...
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Journaling for Emotional Awareness - woman laying on bed writing in journal
09
Aug

Journaling for Emotional Awareness

While quitting a substance stood as a significant step toward rehabilitation, it was learning how to creatively funnel the cyclone of racing thoughts that truly unlocked a doorway within me to achieve sustainable sobriety. While there are many channels of release such as yoga, running, and meditation, journaling for emotional awareness can provide an exceptional...
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How Online Recovery Communities Can Help You Stay Sober - young woman with laptop and coffee at table
03
Aug

How Online Recovery Communities Can Help You Stay Sober

Recovery can sometimes feel like a lonely pursuit. While nothing can quite replace the kind of community that comes with face to face contact, engaging with an online recovery community can be an exceptional resource for sustaining sobriety. A study published by the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment found that online recovery communities achieved positive...
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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...
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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...
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Resilience in Addiction Recovery, Hope, Resilience, and Readiness to Change - contemplative woman
07
May

How Your Attitude Affects Your Recovery Journey

While there are multiple factors that contribute to the success and longevity of maintained sobriety, many elements relate to your attitude and perception. You can be educated on the diverse mechanisms of response, but without authentic belief in free will and your capacity to change, you limit your ability to overcome obstacles. What Exactly Is...
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