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The Journey to Rewire Your Brain From Addiction: Rediscovering Fun in Sobriety

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

Understanding the scope of addiction and the intricate process of recovery often leads to one key question: How long to rewire the brain from addiction? If you’ve experienced substance abuse, you may find that your ability to derive pleasure and fun from everyday life seems compromised, often pushing you back towards substance use. However, the […]

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How to Avoid Replacing One Addiction for Another While in Recovery

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

At 12 South Recovery, we believe in supporting you with individualized care. Addiction is complex and unique to your experiences, so your treatment should be, too. In the past and still today, there has been a stigma around addiction, treatment, and recovery. As noted in a 2020 article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Why Is Family Involvement Valuable for Recovery?

Articles, Family, Health and Wellness, Life in Recovery, Love & Relationships / By 12 South Recovery

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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What Is the Continuum of Care?

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

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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Can Affirmations Further My Healing Journey?

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

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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How Can I Strengthen My Self-Control in Recovery?

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

Building self-control in recovery helps prevent relapse and supports long-term sobriety. Practice mindfulness, set realistic goals, and create healthy routines to stay focused and resilient.

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Challenges Associated With Substance Use Relapse

Articles, Relapse Prevention / By 12 South Recovery

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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Can I Achieve Sobriety at Home?

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

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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Why Is Gratitude Essential for Lasting Recovery?

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

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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What Are Addiction Triggers and Cravings?

Articles, Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention / By 12 South Recovery

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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