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Working the Twelve Steps and MAT: Facts and Fiction
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) may be controversial among some 12-Step recovery cultures, but the reality is that both are powerful tools. The idea that the two conflict is an ideological, non-scientific opinion that has morphed into myth. MAT is not at odds with...
How Can I Practice Self-Care in Recovery?
The term “self-care” is widely known and used today, and it may have lost some of its original meaning and value. It can be practiced during many different phases of life that can help with your overall well-being; it is especially beneficial to practice self-care in...
Managing Cravings in Post-Treatment Life
Managing cravings can be a struggle for all of us in recovery. This is particularly true during early sobriety. However, learning to address triggers and impulses properly is crucial to long-term success in the real world. Exiting the bubble of inpatient treatment or...
How Can Substance Abuse Psychoeducation Help Me in Treatment?
It can feel isolating and scary if you or a loved one struggles with substance use disorder (SUD). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 20.4 million people were diagnosed with SUD in 2022. The most used drug was Fentanyl, with about 360,000...
Setting Realistic Goals Prior to Leaving Treatment
Setting realistic goals prior to leaving treatment for addiction recovery is a crucial step in maintaining long-term sobriety. Goals provide direction and purpose, as well as a sense of accomplishment and motivation as they are achieved. They help you stay on track,...
How Can Communication Help With Forgiveness?
The saying “communication is key” shouldn't be taken lightly. It's important to remember that addiction affects the person struggling and their direct family and friends. You may have realized while you were at the peak of your addiction that you might have detached...
The Relationship Between Emotion Management and Addiction Recovery
Addiction is when the use of substances, such as alcohol or prescription drugs, becomes compulsive and difficult to control. Repeated use of these substances can lead to changes in the brain that can impact processes like self-control and your ability to experience...
How Does Socioeconomics Affect Addiction Recovery?
Inequality among socioeconomics can affect quite a few different aspects of a person's life, and this includes addiction recovery. This is even more prevalent among minority groups such as Hispanic and Black communities. According to Health Aff (Millwood), blacks and...
The Unique Challenges of Managing an Inhalant Addiction
Inhalant addiction is among the most prevalent types of addiction due to accessibility, as inhalants are readily available in many household products. It is a serious and even deadly addiction that requires the appropriate treatment and support. Additionally, inhalant...
What Happens After Treatment?
It is common to be solely focused on your healing and recovery in treatment, and the thought of what happens after tends to become an afterthought. It's already very difficult to participate in an addiction recovery program in an unfamiliar environment with people you...