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The Benefits of Having an Optimistic Outlook In Recovery

The Benefits of Having an Optimistic Outlook In Recovery

Updated on 12/28/23 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Having an optimistic outlook is beneficial for your mental and physical well-being. It...

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Why Reaching Out Matters in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 12/05/23 Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola December is traditionally associated with the holiday season. The holiday season is traditionally...

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How to Manage Lasting Recovery Following Addiction Treatment

Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola, Executive Director at New Hope Ranch Discontinuing using drugs and other substances does not mean you...

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When to Consider a Peer Support Group in Addiction Recovery?

Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola, Executive Director at New Hope Ranch Establishing a healthy support network is crucial to helping sustain...

Finding Treatment for Veterans with SUDs and Co-Occurring Disorders

Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola, Executive Director at New Hope Ranch Military members get exposed to stressors and experiences that the...

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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...

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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...

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COVID-19 and Caring for Those Struggling with PTSD

PTSD and COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how people operate in their daily lives, affecting work, school and social interactions....

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Motivational Interviewing: Eliciting Behavioral Change

In early recovery and even at intervals after long-term recovery, you might exhibit feelings of combativeness, resistance, self-doubt and frustration. Any...

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Tips to Enjoy Halloween During Recovery

Cooler weather is here and Halloween is around the corner. Though this year may still be different from Halloweens in the...