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Have you ever noticed that spending time in nature can make you feel peaceful and calm? Although being surrounded by the beauty of nature benefits everyone, for those with a substance use disorder, nature has a healing effect. The therapeutic use of nature is called...

We all like to feel that we are in control. Even when we do things that seem dangerous or counter-productive, we want to convince ourselves – and others – that there isn’t a problem. But are we lying to ourselves? Addiction is a slow, silent thief. It steals our time,...

Many people are aware that alcohol addiction has a damaging effect on many parts of the human body, such as the liver, pancreas, and stomach. But most do not know of the damage that excessive drinking can cause to the eyes, including permanent impaired vision....

Incorporating your faith into your recovery journey can help you stay sober. A Bible-based, Christ-centered, 12-Step recovery program, Celebrate Recovery (CR) is designed to help people struggling with addiction, hurt, or pain of any kind while reconnecting with God....

Many people have preconceived ideas about what inpatient drug or alcohol treatment facilities are like. However, their ideas are often based on myths and misconceptions. It is essential to understand the truth about these facilities to alleviate any fears that may...

The weather is warm and the sun is shining. Sometimes people in recovery, especially those in early recovery, wonder if it is really possible to enjoy the summer without drinking their favorite drink or using their drug of choice. Actually, the opposite is true. Being...

A Connection Many psychiatrists used to believe that people who were more prone to drug or alcohol addiction, also known as substance use disorder, shared a common addictive personality. However, throughout the years, researchers have been unable to prove that to be...

In Real Life Often in movies or TV shows, someone with an addiction problem is suddenly confronted by friends and family members during an intervention. In real life, the decision to work with an interventionist and present concerns about a loved one's addiction...

You may be familiar with meditation. You may have even tried it in the past and decided it wasn’t for you. But did you know there are several different types of meditation? For many people in addiction recovery, meditation has proven to be a beneficial practice to...