Challenges to Addiction Recovery During Covid-19 and Beyond


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Challenges to Addiction Recovery During Covid-19 and Beyond

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July 15, 2021

COVID-19 has come with a multitude of new obstacles that have affected everybody’s lives differently. Adjusting your everyday life constantly to adapt to what seems like never-ending change can drastically affect you and your mental health. Stressors and triggers have become harder to deal with, making it harder to…

Mind Power Concept


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How Practicing Mindfulness Can Strengthen Addiction Recovery

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June 3, 2021

 

Addiction is widely regarded as a terrible disease, yet it remains very misunderstood. Most of us understand the way physical dependency works. However, the truth of the matter is that addiction takes hold of people in far more insidious ways. Oftentimes the root of the addiction is mental, and…

Alcohol Addiction


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Freedom From Alcohol Addiction

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May 25, 2021

Stepping away from alcohol is one of the biggest and most rewarding decisions you can make in life. It can be a daunting journey in the beginning, but once you attain a life without alcohol, you’ll find it is extremely rewarding. Kicking alcohol away for good can be a…

Yoga for Addiction Recovery


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Popular Types of Yoga for Addiction Recovery

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April 27, 2021

In past years, yoga has become a staple at mental health and substance abuse treatment centers across the country and there are a multitude of reasons for this. Yoga has its roots in the Hindu religion and is an ancient practice; many believe that the practice may be up…

Our Favorite Addiction Recovery Quotes and Sayings


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Our Favorite Addiction Recovery Quotes and Sayings

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February 17, 2021

As individuals complete in-patient rehab programs and head out into their new sober lifestyle, they derive inspiration to maintain a sober lifestyle through many resources. Group meetings, outpatient counseling, and a strong support network are vital tools that individuals must use on a daily basis to overcome the temptation…

Life After Rehab


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Life After Rehab

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January 29, 2021

For anyone struggling with addiction, life after rehab is both an exciting and terrifying prospect. Individuals who have completed rehab programs look forward to the days ahead when they can enjoy a fulfilling life outside the clutches of addiction. However, the potential for relapse hangs overhead at all times….

Deen Castronovo


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Deen Castronovo of Journey Rocks Sobriety and Spirituality on Stage

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June 2, 2020

Many musicians believe that their talent is fed by alcohol and drug use. Even if I believed that misnomer, the performance I saw here in Phoenix at The Van Buren on March 1 wholeheartedly debunked that theory. Journey vocalist and drummer Deen Castronovo is to blame. Anyone in attendance…

LGBTQ Community Battles Addiction Treatment And Recovery Challenges


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LGBTQ Community Battles Addiction Treatment And Recovery Challenges

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March 22, 2019

Addiction recovery offers the best chance of success with individualized treatment, and LGBTQ gender specific drug treatment can be difficult to find. Additionally, some recovery centers that claim to offer LGBTQ-friendly treatment services do not actually provide the full range of amenities and services that most LGBTQ people would…

Why Drug And Alcohol Addiction Recovery Needs To Include Family Therapy


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Why Drug And Alcohol Addiction Recovery Needs To Include Family Therapy

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March 19, 2019

The isolation it often entails is one of the most dangerous aspects of addiction. Substance abuse can eventually lead to losing a job, friends, living arrangements, and ultimately alienate family members. Past traumas involving family may spur a person into addiction, and some family members may inadvertently prolong a…

The Case for Marijuana Just Got a Shot in the Belly over Diabetes


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The Case for Marijuana Just Got a Shot in the Belly Over Diabetes

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March 16, 2019

 

Noting that both groups still struggle with reaching and maintaining the desired hemoglobin level for healthier outcomes shows the difficulty in the ongoing management of this disease.

While public perception grows more lax regarding the use of marijuana as a whole, the expansion of legalization for use (recreationally and medicinally)…

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