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Tips for Using Mindfulness in Daily Life

Tracey L. Kelley October 16, 2025

In today’s fast-paced, phone-buzzing, notification-dinging world, the idea of mindfulness might feel like something only practiced by monks or people with a lot more free

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17 Handy Apps to Support Healthy Life Choices

Tracey L. Kelley October 9, 2025

Having a few reliable apps in your pocket that support your health is like carrying tiny coaches wherever you go. Of course, no app should

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What to Know About Anxiety Disorders and Treatment

Tracey L. Kelley October 3, 2025

Anxiety is often misunderstood. To some, it might seem like just nerves or stress that you eventually push aside. But for millions of people, anxiety

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8 Tips to Help You Stress Less

Tracey L. Kelley September 11, 2025

Stress is an unavoidable part of life—but when you’re recovering from substance use or managing a mental health condition, sometimes it’s more overwhelming. The good

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September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Tracey L. Kelley September 4, 2025

According to USAFacts, in 2025, “there were about 10.4 suicides for every 100,000 people in California”, and unfortunately, the suicide rate has increased in the

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What Having a Sense of Purpose Means to Your Health

Tracey L. Kelley August 29, 2025

Even if you’re managing aspects of your dual diagnosis more effectively, it’s easy to sometimes feel like you’re drifting through life or just going through

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Other 12-Step Programs to Support Your Recovery

Tracey L. Kelley August 21, 2025

A vital part of an addiction rehabilitation program—and even some dual diagnosis treatment approaches—is working through a 12-Step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or

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What to Expect When Contacting a Recovery Center

Jodee Redmond August 14, 2025

Are you looking for a drug and alcohol treatment center for yourself or a loved one? When you reach out to a recovery center, be

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Relapse Prevention Techniques That Really Help

Tracey L. Kelley August 4, 2025

Completing a professional treatment program for substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major achievement—but staying sober requires continuous effort, self-awareness,

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How to End Negative Self-Talk

Tracey L. Kelley July 24, 2025

We all talk to ourselves. That inner voice narrates much of our day, interpreting our actions, judging our decisions, and shaping our perspective. However, when

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12 Ways to Benefit From 12-Step Sponsorship

Tracey L. Kelley July 17, 2025

Recovery is rarely a solitary process. After treatment, many people find essential support and structure they need through 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

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Understanding a Dual Diagnosis: Challenging, But Treatable

Tracey L. Kelley July 3, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed or confused about your emotions and behaviors is more common than you might think—especially when mental health struggles and substance use happen together.

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