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negative emotions
How to Handle Negative Emotions in Addiction Recovery
John Bathen | 26 July

In the initial phases of drug recovery, you can initially feel as if you are on top of the world.

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relapse prevention plan
Tips for Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan
John Bathen | 19 July

You have worked hard to get sober and maintain your health and wellness after long-term drug or alcohol use. A

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make it through each day without drinking
How to Make It Through Each Day Without Drinking
John Bathen | 12 July

When you first commit to stop drinking, you’ve taken your first steps on the pathway to sobriety. In the earliest

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first year of sobriety, Outpatient vs. Residential Treatment
What to Expect in Your First Year of Sobriety
John Bathen | 5 July

Like everything else in life, addiction recovery is a highly personalized experience. As much as you might wish sobriety came

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summer sobriety
Navigating the Challenges of Summer Sobriety
John Bathen | 28 June

July 4 is right around the corner, and for many of us, that means a day off enjoying the company

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deaths of despair
“Deaths of Despair” Reach All-Time Highs in the U.S.
John Bathen | 21 June

A sobering new report, released earlier this month by the Commonwealth Fund, sheds more light on the lack of progress

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goals
Why You Need to Be Goal-Oriented in Recovery
John Bathen | 14 June

While most drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs have a well-defined end point, your recovery is something you’ll be actively working

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social anxiety disorder
The Connection Between Substance Misuse and Social Anxiety Disorder
John Bathen | 7 June

People living with social anxiety disorder are especially vulnerable to substance abuse problems. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association

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cbd food
The Fate of CBD Infused Foods
John Bathen | 4 June

  CBD is a non-psychoactive derivative of hemp. In December of 2018, President Trump signed a farm bill granting farmers

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daily recovery practice
The Benefits of Developing a Daily Recovery Practice
John Bathen | 31 May

Recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a lifelong process. To manage your illness and reclaim your health,

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