The Buddha said, “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” This is emblematic of what helping others in recovery is all about. It is about giving all of oneself so that others may too get well. […]
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Roughly 89 years ago, two people struggling with addiction got together and decided that they were going to have to do two things if they had any hope of recovery. One was to work with other people also struggling with addiction (to be “of service”). The other was to adopt a “Higher Power” greater than
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When people think of anxiety, they often think of social anxiety and in some cases generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as well. Yet, several types of anxiety disorders may be overlooked by the general public, such as panic disorder (PD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in a given year an estimated 2.7%
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There is an old paradoxical saying that goes, “You never know what you never know.” This is an important message in recovery because many times we think we have all of the answers and that blocks us off from the solution that we are looking for. Once we open ourselves up to new ideas and
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Many people avoid seeking treatment because they feel as though they have reached a “point of no return.” These can be physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual points. Many people also feel like they have created too much havoc, done too much damage, torn too much down to ever come back. This is a fallacy. There
Recovery is a dynamic process that is unique to each person. Post-treatment, you enter early recovery where you must learn how to reintegrate into your life and community. However, reintegrating into society after treatment is easier said than done. The continuum of care incorporates different programs to help you transition from structured support in a
Getting a loved one the addiction help they need can feel daunting. This daunting feeling can increase exponentially if there is co-dependency in the mix, which is more common than not when it comes to addiction in the home. The good news is there is a solution to help everyone in the family heal. That
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Starting a recovery program without having all of the information can be like driving to a new destination without any directions. This is why assessments in recovery are so important. They give both the individual and the professionals supporting them the information they need to help them achieve the most well-rounded mind-body recovery. This is
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Substance use disorder (SUD) impacts a wide variety of people regardless of demographic factors like gender and socioeconomic status. However, some groups are at a greater risk for SUD during different periods of life. As noted in “Substance Use in Pregnancy” by Mary K. Prince et al., in the United States, 40% of people with
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Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is much more common than many people may realize. This is especially true for women. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Center for PTSD, “Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men. About 8 of every 100 women (or 8%) and 4 of every
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