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trauma bonding and addiction recovery

Trauma Bonding and Its Impact on Addiction Recovery

Coping with past trauma, managing substance use and dealing with forms of neglect or physical abuse can perpetuate behaviors that tolerate...

sober summer

Planning for a Sober Summer

Content updated on 04/09/24 Summertime is a season of revitalization and energy. During summer, the weather is warm, friends, family and...

hopelessness in recovery

How to Spot and Overcome Hopelessness in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 3/8/2023 Experiencing feelings of loneliness can happen at any point and interfere with your progress in addiction recovery. Persistent...

alcoholism and veterans

Alcoholism: Its Influence and Relationship with Veterans

Updated on 07/03/23 Alcoholism in veterans is a common and severe problem. Veterans show higher rates of alcoholism on a regular...

breaking up with your sponsor

When to “Break Up” with a Sponsor

A big part of recovery is rebuilding and reestablishing the relationship you have with yourself and others. However, it can be...

dual diagnosis, mental health and addiction

The Relationship Between Mental Health and Addiction

When you have both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder, this is called a co-occurring disorder or...

decision fatigue

Decision Fatigue and Addiction Recovery

Making decisions in early recovery, however big or small, can drain your energy. When incorporating your recovery regimen to work into...

is marijuana addictive?

Is Marijuana Addictive?

There is a popular belief that marijuana is not an addictive drug. However, health professionals and scientists agree that marijuana is...

first responders and behavioral health

First Responders: Getting Help for Behavioral Health

There is no question that there are significant risks in behavioral health consequences for first responders. Approximately 30% of first responders...

accountability in recovery

Learning Accountability in Recovery

Accountability in recovery is a significant attribute for maintaining sobriety; it helps you make wise and responsible decisions. Success with sobriety...