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The runner’s high is real. Exercising releases your body’s natural feel-good endorphins. Even better, it doesn’t cost much to get started—and can be done quickly…
It’s a big question: What is my purpose in life? We want to find the one big thing that will make us feel like everything…
There are many good reasons to take it easy with the drinks over the holidays. If you struggle with addiction, you’ll want to avoid alcohol…
When recovering from addiction, sleeping problems are often par for the course. If you struggle with addiction, you may have used drugs or alcohol to…
When was the last time you took time out of your day to practice a self-care activity like meditating before bed or journaling to try…
“My son, like a lot of people at home, had a drug problem. He’s overtaken it. He’s fixed it. He’s worked on it and I’m…
Every year, we celebrate major life events — weddings, anniversaries and birthdays — to recognize growth and development. Of course, reaching a milestone in your…
If someone you care about is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, an addiction treatment center that teaches relapse prevention techniques may give them…
When your loved one is experiencing a relapse, it can bring up challenging feelings. You feel as though you did everything right: you helped them…
You’ve found your way and are feeling great. Now imagine New Year’s Day and waking up feeling alive and free on a day when a…
Hollywood money-makers like The Fast & Furious series, The Avengers movies and the film adaptation of the novel Little Women all have one thing in…
Every once in a while, there’s a story that hits the local news about someone who managed to quit their addiction cold turkey. You may…
In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many aspects of everyday life have changed. But what hasn’t changed is the need to maintain your sobriety…
Working from home offers countless benefits – you don’t have to waste time sitting in rush hour traffic, you can save money on gas and…
When you found out your loved one or friend relapsed, it devastated your entire world. Maybe this is someone you met in addiction treatment who…
The marriage vows, “for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,” took on a much heavier meaning when your…
The journey of recovery doesn’t stop once your addiction treatment is over. It’s a lifelong process. But now that you’re sober, the world seems a…
There’s a saying that the keys to recovery include connection and finding purpose. When you were abusing drugs or alcohol, you felt isolated. You may…
The pro-recovery diet at The Raleigh House emphasizes lean proteins and includes healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruits. With everything that goes into a…
When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see a healthy, vibrant individual full of promise and potential? Or is the…
“Boredom is the root of all evil.” – Søren Kierkegaard For something that feels so slow and mundane, boredom is extremely effective at initiating action….
It’s happening again, isn’t it? Maybe it’s just a gut feeling based on your loved one’s moody and erratic behavior. Or maybe it’s something far…
Recovery is a way of life. It isn’t something that is just rewarded to you when you’ve completed rehab; rather, it’s something you have to…
It’s often said that the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety. It’s connection. Let that sink in for a moment. What it means is that, without…
Reading Time: 1 minute Smart Recovery Smart Recovery uses cognitive behavioral therapy to tackle addiction. If you can control what you think, you can control your…
There’s rehab. And then there’s reality. In rehab, you learn so many things: Why you started using in the first place, what factors might have…
Boredom is a fact of life. The problem is that it can also be a trigger for relapse. But here’s the thing: Just like feelings…
If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere. That’s a line from Frank Sinatra’s famous love song to the city, but it’s the…
They say that you don’t just move to Texas. The state moves into you. Texas is, after all, a state so vast that it’s hard…
Find sober friends. Focus on your mental and physical health. Seek support. Those are the three things that just about every expert out there would…
It’s a big moment when your loved one agrees to get help for drug or alcohol abuse. But it doesn’t take long before questions start…
So you’ve gone to rehab and conquered your addiction. You head home with your whole heart and head focused on one thing: you WILL…
Holidays can present a unique challenge, no matter how you spend them. If you get together with family and friends, there could be issues….
Being mindful is more than just a moment; it’s a way of life. It means being present and taking in and accepting what’s right in…
We all know how important healthy eating is—and that’s especially true when you’re in recovery. But, sometimes, that’s easier said than done. There are only…
Hiking is a wonderful idea for anyone looking to improve their health—or their mood. That’s because hiking gives you the mood-boosting benefits of both…
If you think that swimming lessons are just for kids, you’re thinking way too small. Swimming is a low-impact exercise that can be done…
You don’t even realize it’s happening at the time, but addiction has a way of shrinking your world. Before you know it, the only…
It’s no surprise why people move to central Florida. You’re in the middle of a thriving, growing metropolitan area. At the same time, you’re…
There are a lot of decisions to be made after attending rehab. Do you stay in the same town? How many of your old friends…
We tend to think of peer pressure as something that only children and teens have to deal with. But the truth is that adults can…
No matter what anyone tells you, you’re probably going to be nervous when returning to work—or starting a new job—after rehab. That’s because you’re…
Anyone who’s started over after rehab knows that there is an awful lot to get done. You’ve got to avoid people who are bad…
Disappointment is part of life. No one escapes it. Everyone must deal with it. But what happens if, for years, you used drugs or…
While in rehab, you have constant support and are surrounded by people who are as committed to your recovery as you are. Then, you get…
Imagine this scenario: John has heart disease. His doctor puts him on medication and also directs him to exercise more and eat better. For months,…
The big lie of addiction is that life won’t be fun without alcohol or drugs. Nothing will be fun without alcohol or drugs. It’s not…
Club soda with a twist of lime is a solid go-to drink. It’s bubbly and seems more like a night out than tap water—without all…
The crunch of leaves underfoot. Sunshine. The aspens in all their golden glory. This is, without a doubt, the best time to get out there…
Oh weren’t those the days. You’d meet up with your friends, kick back a few (OK more than a few) beers and then watch the…
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