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Addiction recovery is a lifelong process that can, at times, be exhausting, frustrating, overwhelming, stressful, and lonely. But there are skills you can develop to make rehabilitation a more positive and rewarding experience. Luckily, you can learn many of these skills while enrolled at a drug rehab center. Beginning again, changing your habits, and restructuring […]

When you realize the majority of your life revolves around drinking, your first instinct may be to quit alcohol “cold turkey.” But if you’re a chronic drinker, your brain and body have become accustomed to alcohol. Suddenly eliminating that substance from your body can trigger withdrawal symptoms that can range from mild to severe to […]

Balanced nutrition and a healthy diet become especially important when you’re recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Your brain and body need the right kinds of nutrients to thrive and function well. A nutrient-dense diet can not only undo the toll substance abuse has taken on your brain and body, but can also reduce stress […]

Counseling, therapy, physical fitness, healthy eating, and social interaction are all vital aspects of addiction recovery. Counseling and therapy can help you overcome difficult life challenges, regulate your emotions, and develop healthier habits. Physical fitness and nutrition can help restore your body’s health, keep you strong, and relieve stress. Social interaction can help develop your […]

Intimate relationships, including marriage, are supposed to be based on honesty and trust. In fact, a healthy marriage can make you feel like your relationship is a safe haven from a chaotic, confusing, and stressful world. But when your spouse has addiction challenges, your marriage might begin to feel like a nightmare. You might feel […]

When most people think of the word “alcoholic,” an array of stereotypical images come to mind. You might picture someone who’s sloppy, slurs their words, stumbles around, and constantly has a hangover. You may think of someone who has dysfunctional relationships or several DUIs. Or you might picture the angry, irritable alcoholic who yells and […]

Depression can disrupt every aspect of your life. When you’re depressed, you may feel like you’re living in a bubble that constantly leaves you numb. You might start to believe that nothing matters, even that you don’t matter and that there's no point to anything you do. At various points in your depression, you might […]

When you decide to attend addiction treatment for substance abuse challenges, there are many details you need to think about. One of your main concerns may be whether or not you can attend drug rehab and keep your job. After all, most people can’t simply leave their job for several weeks at a time. Yet […]

You’re probably familiar with the terms binge drinking and alcoholism. People use both expressions to describe heavy drinking that may indicate alcohol-related problems. You might even hear the terms used interchangeably, but alcoholism and binge drinking are not the same. Even though most people struggling with alcoholism engage in binge drinking often, binge drinking is […]

After you decide to get help for addiction challenges, choosing a drug rehab center becomes one of the most important decisions in your recovery journey. The right treatment facility can help you reach long-term sobriety and change your life for the better. But with more than 14,500 rehab centers in the United States, deciding which […]