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Decision Making in Early Recovery
Suddenly we’re missing obvious warning signs, ignoring key markers of danger, or simply deciding to take a leap of faith at exactly the wrong moment.
Category: How to Talk so Someone With Addiction Will Listen (families), People in Recovery, Recovery | Tags: decision making, early recovery, research
Not-So-Early Recovery
But no matter how difficult a challenge or how great a triumph it is for us to get from there to here, life’s still going to keep throwing more problems at us.
Category: Articles, People in Recovery | Tags: emotional issues, maintaining sobriety, tools for recovery
Sleep Better in Early Recovery
Good sleep patterns are an antidote for depression, and research shows that better sleep directly improves your mood.
Category: Articles, People in Recovery | Tags: early recovery, tools for recovery
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep in Early Recovery
For most of us, sleep problems are related to the recovery process itself, and the complex changes that occur as the brain heals following considerable abuse
Category: Articles, Library, People in Recovery | Tags: early recovery, maintaining sobriety, prescription medications, Recovery Tools, relaxation, tools for recovery
Early Recovery: Twelve Pitfalls
If you notice any of these signs, it’s a good idea to make an appointment right away, talk to your group leader before/after a group session, or bring them up in your support or step group.
Category: Articles, Library, People in Recovery | Tags: barriers to recovery, defense mechanisms, emotional issues, enabling and provoking, maintaining sobriety, outpatient treatment, Recovery Tools, relapse, signs and symptoms, tools for recovery, treatment
Beyond the Barrier: Depression in Early Recovery
Medication may help, and we shouldn’t automatically rule it out because it’s “taking pills.” Some pills are okay, if we take them under supervision and according to directions.
Category: Blogs, People in Recovery, Thinking About Addiction | Tags: barriers to recovery, depression, emotional issues
What Works in Recovery
We recognize that for some, change can be really difficult. Good intentions aren’t enough.
Category: How to Talk so Someone With Addiction Will Listen (families), Recovery | Tags: maintaining sobriety
Running for Recovery
It’s difficult to gab or text with your friends or play Candy Crush while you’re struggling to assume the yoga position.
Category: Articles, People in Recovery | Tags: maintaining sobriety, tools for recovery
One Man’s Recovery
If there’s one drug we’re all reluctant to give up, it’s our prejudices.
Category: How to Talk so Someone With Addiction Will Listen (families), People in Recovery | Tags: maintaining sobriety, recovery memoir
Recovery Homes
We have to ensure the safety and security of those who reside there. It’s not the sort of business that naturally self-regulates. That’s what government is for.
Category: Tips for Treatment Programs, Treatment | Tags: ethics, long term treatment, maintaining sobriety, types of treatment