When we come into the rooms of a 12 step fellowship, if we are new, chances are we are going to look for any and every excuse to NOT relate to the other people in there. For those of us who may not be entirely sure that they even need sobriety, it is easy to …
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Unexpected Effects of the Opioid EpidemicTable of ContentsUnexpected Effects of the Opioid EpidemicWhat is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Records in IndianaWhat Happens to the Babies?Examples from the Other US StatesNationwide Problem With the opioid epidemic continuing to rise throughout the United States, record numbers of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome have been recorded throughout the nation. …
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Exercise for Recovery from Substance Use DisordersTable of ContentsExercise for Recovery from Substance Use DisordersAddiction Recovery Needs FocusRegular Exercise Boosts Focus and MotivationExercise During Addiction Recovery Will Help You Get Into a RoutineFurther Reasons Why Exercise is Important to Your RecoveryPhysical and Mental Benefits: Exercise is Important to Your RecoveryFinding the Motivation to Exercise in …
Insomnia and Substance Use DisordersTable of ContentsInsomnia and Substance Use DisordersInsomnia and WithdrawalCreate a Steady PatternPre-Sleep RelaxationDiet and Caffeine Intake Help InsomniaHerbal Remedies for InsomniaFreedom From Addiction For many people who are newly recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, it can be pretty common for users to experience symptoms of insomnia as their bodies detox …
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but for all those kiddies and early 20 somethings out there who worry that their binge drinking may have jacked up their brains, you might be right. The scary warnings from those awkward and nauseating health classes might have actually had some merit as new studies …
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Common Mishaps in RecoveryTable of ContentsCommon Mishaps in RecoveryNot Asking for HelpSobriety Sabotage Surrounding Yourself with TemptationNot Coping with FailureNot Dealing with AngerSobriety & Freedom From Addiction: Found Here Sobriety as a newcomer can be a tricky and fragile beast for many people who are working on getting better. There are a lot of suggestions …
So many people feel trapped in unhealthy marriages, and there are a lot of reasons why this can happen. It never seems like something that will happen, but as time goes on, reasons pile up, resentments never get resolved, and marriages can turn into a battlefield rather than a partnership. Getting sober while you are …
Why do Withdrawals Linger for Some People?Table of ContentsWhy do Withdrawals Linger for Some People?Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWSPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome – Everyone is DifferentPost Acute Withdrawal is More Common Than You ThinkThere is a Solution for PAWSThe Bottom Line: Maintaining Aftercare EffectivenessFreedom From Addiction A lot of people wonder why when they …
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