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Combating Shame While in Recovery
Shame can be one of the most powerful emotions human beings experience in life. The prolific Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung once said,
How Decriminalization Reform Is Changing the Treatment of Substance Use
Since the early 1970s during the Nixon administration, Americans have been living under a set of political policies known as “The War
Could It Help to Pick Up Reading During Recovery?
Although the ways we read have changed with time, books have been an important part of our culture for well over 1,000
Planning a Camping Trip While in Recovery
Camping is one of the most popular activities in the United States, with over 40 million people going on a trip each
Things to Look For When Choosing a Therapist
Mental health is a very serious issue in the United States. In 2019, about 51.5 million adults over the age of 18
Embracing Self-Affirming Language in Daily Life
Language is a powerful tool. For those in recovery from addiction, language can also aid in recovery by continuing to foster change
Practicing Mindfulness at Home
Practicing mindfulness can be a crucial part of managing one’s sobriety and emotional state. Being able to distance oneself from immediate, impulsive
The Maintenance of Hope During Difficult Times
Hope is a word that is thrown around often, although many people do not have a good idea of what it is
Looking Ahead at the First Year of Sobriety
Recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a long journey. Different parts of the year can present unique challenges for