The family unit is often the most influential source for growth and development throughout an individual’s life. When one family member is affected by trauma or disease, all other members are also affected. The same can be said when one member has substance use disorder (SUD) or another mental illness. Lasting recovery calls for family […]
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Preparing to enter treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) can foster feelings of uncertainty and overwhelm. Many people may feel weighed down with the responsibility of choosing the best-fit treatment center. It may be relieving to know that a person doesn’t need to decide alone. With help from a treatment professional and a thorough understanding
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Most of us have a unique voice inside of our minds that dictates our emotions and behaviors. Substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction can taint this voice, causing us to feel out of control. Rather than learning how to work with that voice, many of us take that voice as fact. It is important to
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Discover how addiction affects self-control and learn practical steps, therapies, and routines that help rebuild it during treatment and long-term recovery at 12 South Recovery.
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Going a long period of time — even the rest of your life — staying sober is possible. Achieving just one year of sobriety is rewarding and successful. However, it’s not always easy. What happens when a person has a sudden relapse? It is important to understand the many risks involved after a substance use
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According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, more than 20 million individuals in the United States met the criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD) in the last year. While many of these individuals may not be ready to begin treatment, many may feel motivated to start the recovery process. Some may
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For those seeking recovery, many well-known factors can contribute to greater well-being throughout the healing journey. One of these factors is gratitude. A 2016 literature review in the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning shows the plethora of research indicating that gratitude can create various positive impacts. It can significantly improve psychological, spiritual,
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Addiction triggers and cravings can cause relapse by reigniting the urge to use drugs or alcohol. Identifying triggers and seeking support helps build lasting addiction recovery.
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Feelings of blame are all too common in addiction recovery. Individuals may blame themselves for their condition, blame the condition for its consequences, or blame others for their roles in their substance abuse. In recovery, blame can complicate an individual’s healing process. A person must learn to overcome blame. This allows a person to take
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Experiencing ambivalence throughout recovery is normal. However, when these feelings are left unaddressed, they can hinder your ability to establish and maintain lasting sobriety. Fortunately, many treatment centers offer a variety of treatment approaches, such as motivational interviewing (MI). MI helps resolve ambivalence and encourages a flexible mindset needed to establish lasting change. If you
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