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What‘s The Difference Between 12-Step Programs And Sober Living Houses?

Alcohol addiction owns a history of lives destroyed, bankrupt and lost over the course of many centuries. In addition to the alcoholic, other victims of this disease include family members, friends and completely innocent by-standers. In many cases, alcohol dependency can lead to emotional and intellectual madness. Fortunately, two developments over the last century have […]

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How Long Should Residents Stay in a Sober Living Home?

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Sober living homes can be a difficult transition for someone just coming out of addiction and trying to rebuild their life. Just because someone has completed their stay doesn’t mean they are ready to be released into society. Many things happen in the world that sober houses need to address, and people might not be

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Where Does Sober Living Fall in the Continuum of Addiction Care

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Continuum of care is a healthcare model that guides and tracks patients from the initial point of contact with medical assistance, through diagnosis and treatment, to an end where they can live as independently as possible. Most sober living homes have been used to help people addicted to drugs and alcohol, but some have also

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How Long Should I Wait Before Beginning To Make Amends?

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How long should you wait before beginning to make amends? By this time, you’ve already resolved to make amends to certain people in your life but you’re probably experiencing many internal conflicts: Confusion Fear of rejection or mockery Procrastination Determination Doubt Numbness Hope Don’t worry, though, because you’re not alone. You belong to a select

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Can I Still Be Around Drugs or Alcohol?

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Many recovering addicts struggling to remain sober often find themselves unable to escape the temptation of re-dipping or even being around drugs or alcohol. Substance-free living can be difficult, especially if you are not surrounded by people in the same boat as they are. It is important to remember that addiction is not just a

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How to let Go of Control to Hold Onto Recovery

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Recovery is a process, and like any process, it requires time and effort. But unlike other processes, recovery also requires letting go. If you fail to let go, you may struggle to maintain your sobriety or fall back into old behavior patterns. Below are tips on how to let go of control and hold onto

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Learn How to Replace Your Fear with Acceptance

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Fear is often connected with the idea of danger and is the most powerful and dangerous emotion. It’s the one that can take over your life and make you a prisoner in your own body. Fear is also completely normal. We all feel fear, and it has its place in our lives. It’s there to

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Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?

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Addiction is a mysterious and misunderstood epidemic, but it is neither a disease nor a choice. In reality, addiction is both a mental illness and a chronic physical condition. The brain becomes wired to seek out addictive substances and use them in larger quantities over time. Eventually, so much of the substance activates the pleasure

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What to Expect When You’re in a Relationship with a Drug Addict?

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When you are in a relationship with someone who suffers from addiction, educating yourself on the disease is important. Addiction can be deadly, but there is hope for recovery. Below, we will discuss what you can expect in a relationship with a drug addict. We will also provide information on how to get help for

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Are Your Loved Ones Harming Your Addiction Recovery?

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Addiction does not necessarily come from illegal drugs; medical prescriptions at times cause it. Individuals from all over experience challenges with drug and alcohol use, regardless of the reason they started using them. Substance dependence is among the challenges, where you can’t resist the urge to use them despite the harm they cause. However, you

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