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Codependency and Addiction: Breaking the Cycle

Willingway works with families who are in a codependent relationship related to drug or alcohol...
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group therapy session

The Pros and Cons of Group Therapy

Both inpatient rehabilitation facilities and outpatient treatment services frequently include a group therapy component. These...
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How to Explain That Addiction Isn’t a Choice

When you or a family member is struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance...
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Is CBD Safe If You’re in Recovery?

The safety and appropriateness of using cannabidiol (CBD) while maintaining addiction recovery depend on your...
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Engage in an absorbing activity like reading, taking a walk, watching a show, or working on a hobby to shift focus away from overwhelming emotions.

7 Tips to Improve Your Emotional Regulation in Recovery

The term “emotional regulation” refers to your ability to, according to scientists, “modify the duration...
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Ways to Expand Your Sober Social Circle: These sobriety touchstones help you expand your social circle in many different ways.

Ways to Expand Your Sober Social Circle

Without question, shared experiences help people in recovery, so bolstering your sober social circle is...
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Planning a Festive Holiday Season - If you're in recovery, you have another reason to spread good cheer: continued progress with a healthy new direction.

Planning a Festive Holiday Season

Celebrating winter festivities often provides extra joy, even if you’re not frolicking in the snow....
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation

How Vagus Nerve Exercises Help You Stay Calm

Holistic therapies contribute a great deal to your sobriety success and overall wellness. From spending...
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Why Gratitude Supports Your Sobriety

Why Gratitude Supports Your Sobriety

During recovery, when temptation and self-doubt threaten to pull you back into old patterns, cultivating...
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Initiatives That Help Veterans

Initiatives That Help Veterans

According to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) report released with data collected in 2023,...
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