Welcome to 12 South Recovery, your trusted partner on the journey to sobriety and mental health. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a significant step towards a healthier, happier life. We understand that achieving lasting recovery can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can overcome obstacles and stay on the path to […]
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Are you or a loved one on the journey to recovery from addiction? While sobriety is a significant achievement, it often comes with its own set of challenges, including stress and anxiety. At 12 South Recovery, a dual diagnosis treatment center in Lake Forest, CA, we understand that these feelings can be overwhelming. In this
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Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction requires more than merely abstaining from behaviors associated with substance use. Long-term sobriety requires a person to find personal motives and meaningful goals. These deeper purposes need to outweigh the temporary “high” of alcohol or other drugs. In other words, identifying a deeper meaning and purpose for
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As a loved one of someone in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you may feel compelled to support them in any way possible. While there are many things you can do to empower their recovery, you also have to ensure you are minimizing enabling behaviors. Despite the appearance of being helpful, enabling behaviors can
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In the field of addiction recovery, it is known that accountability is an essential element of lasting sobriety. For those with substance use disorder (SUD), participation in a treatment program is usually the first necessary step. One benefit of the in-person treatment format is that it enables individuals to lean on the support of both
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Cocaine is a dangerous and potentially deadly illegal drug. Living with cocaine addiction without receiving professional treatment can be detrimental to an individual’s mental and physical health. Cocaine addiction can negatively affect many different aspects of an individual’s life. A person may use cocaine to gain confidence, increase energy, and create euphoric effects, which can
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Individuals in recovery from mental health disorders or substance use disorder (SUD) endure daily challenges as they pursue healthier behaviors in their lives. Fortunately, there are many strategies available to promote healing, one of which is gratitude. Understanding the role of gratitude in healing can be especially beneficial for those in recovery, as gratitude practices
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If you are seeking healing from substance use disorder (SUD) or a mental health condition, you will likely experience varying levels of motivation during your recovery journey. While no person will follow the same path for treatment and recovery, many people experience five stages of change. Researchers have created a model of these five stages
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If you are in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you are no stranger to the word “trigger.” Identifying and processing substance use and other emotional triggers plays a key role in your ability to sustain your sobriety. Becoming aware of personal triggers is not only a task for those in recovery, however. It is
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To effectively recover from substance abuse or a co-occurring mental health disorder, you must address various problem areas in your life. Contrary to what you may believe, all of these problem areas – including physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional – are intertwined. Therefore, making changes in any of these areas will produce a ripple effect
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