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Marijuana: Gateway Drug or No Big Deal?

As more states legalize marijuana, especially for medical use, it’s easy to be confused about...
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Setting Goals You Really Want for Recovery

We’ll just say it out loud: when you first enter addiction recovery, it’s often overwhelming....
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What You Should Know About Hydrocodone Withdrawal and Treatment

Hydrocodone is an opioid medication often prescribed to treat chronic pain. As an opiate, it’s...
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How Personal Heroes Add to Your Recovery Motivation

The people we surround ourselves with—our circle of influence, if you will—really matter for our...
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Finding Peace During Family Gatherings

The time between October and January is filled with dozens of holiday and cultural celebrations...
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Don’t Let Your Loved One’s Addiction Ruin the Holidays

Even in the most stable families, tensions can run high during the holidays. This time...
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Why Experiences Shared in Rehab Help Your Recovery

Few people understand what it means to be in recovery like those who travel the...
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How Self-Care Helps Your Recovery

When’s the last time you did something that brought you joy? Or felt so relaxed...
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Pandemic Leads to Sharp Rise in Drinking

It’s hard to believe that aspects of the coronavirus pandemic are still affecting us. But...
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What Is Anger?

Individuals who strive for self-improvement and have the courage to seek treatment for alcohol use...
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