Addiction Recovery Archives - Awakenings Treatment Center

Thursday, September 30th, 2021
3 Essential Tips for Healthy Living After Drug Rehab
Tackling your drug or alcohol use requires more than just walking away from these substances. You must create a new life that puts your sobriety first. Part of this...
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2021
5 Ways Addiction Affects the Family Unit
On the surface, addiction might appear to be an individual disease that affects only the person using drugs or alcohol. In reality, addiction is a family disease that creates...
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Monday, August 23rd, 2021
Steps to Help You Choose the Right Drug Rehab
Are you ready to start your recovery? This is a big step to make, and the fact that you are admitting your need for help is a promising sign...
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
Substance Abuse Often Rises in the Summer: Ideas for Keeping Busy.
Unfortunately, substance abuse rates often increase during the summer. The main cause is the general increase in parties, gatherings, and get-togethers. Between family picnics, holiday barbecues, music festivals, weddings,...
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
Pride Month: Addressing Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community
People in the LGBTQ+ community are at an increased risk for various behavioral issues, including substance use disorders (SUDs). Although society is more accepting of these individuals, there’s still...
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Monday, April 12th, 2021
Top 5 Reasons People Relapse in the First Year of Recovery
Unfortunately, relapse rates for individuals who enter a drug or alcohol treatment program are high. Forty to 60 percent of people relapse within the first 30 days of treatment...
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Friday, March 19th, 2021
Everything to Know About Addiction and Nutrition
Nutrition is often overlooked in the addiction recovery process. But it’s important to recognize, as drug and alcohol use takes a massive toll on your physical and mental health....
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Monday, January 4th, 2021
Returning to Work Without Risking Your Sobriety
Returning to work after drug rehab is a big step that can offer you a sense of direction and purpose. You’ll finally have a steady source of income and...
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2021
Why Forgiveness is Important for Addiction Recovery
Forgiveness is not an easy thing to do especially as it pertains to addiction recovery. As humans, we tend to get stuck in our memories and have a hard...
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
Recovery During the Holidays: How to Support Your Loved One
Being in recovery during the holidays is hard. If you have a loved one who struggles with substance abuse and has gone to drug rehab, their journey is far...
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