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urge surfing, mindfulness

Mindfulness Technique: A Look at Urge Surfing

Have you ever acted out of impulse because of an emotional experience? These are known as urges or cue-elicited cravings. These...

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What is Normal Anyway?

The definition of “normal” can be subjective; people constantly adapt and change pieces of themselves and their lives to survive. Finding...

springtime and recovery

3 Ways Springtime Can Help Recovery

Being outside in nature and basking in the warm sun can be a wonderful experience, especially after enduring a long, dark...

overcoming alcohol addiction

Reasons to Overcome Alcohol Addiction

Quitting alcohol can feel impossible when you struggle with an addiction. Alcoholism is a prevalent concern in the United States, affecting...

anger as a secondary emotion

Understanding Anger as a Secondary Emotion

Anger is a complex emotion that can have a profound effect on you and the people around you. Anger can cause...

Self-Medicating, self-medication

Are You Self-Medicating?

Self-medicating is a response to challenges faced in life. It occurs when individuals turn to prescription drugs, illegal drugs or alcohol...

making mistakes in recovery

How Making Mistakes Benefits Recovery

Mistakes can be valuable learning opportunities in a life of recovery. Mistakes can teach you how to refine your approach and...

panic, anxiety, recovery

Overcoming Panic and Anxiety Before Turning to Substances

Anxiety and stress can manifest at any given point and over any given situation. These feelings can also follow you around...

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Tips for Finding a New Circle of Friends While in Recovery from a Substance Use Disorder

Updated on 2/1/2023 Recovery is about rebuilding your life after a substance use disorder in a manner that supports your ongoing...

Man standing alone at window feeling defeated.

Overcoming Terminal Uniqueness: Building Connections in the Journey to Addiction Recovery

Terminal uniqueness is the belief that you are special or different from everybody else in recovery. Believing that your experiences are...