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Closing the Gap: Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder for Young Women

Closing the Gap: Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder for Young Women

It is common for many young adults to drink recreationally. Young adulthood comes with intense pressure to hit common adult milestones. These may include graduating from college, finding a solid career, meeting a committed spouse, and establishing new home ownership. Binge drinking daily for a prolonged period can often lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). […]

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How Vulnerability Helps Women Build Connections in Treatment

How Vulnerability Helps Women Build Connections in Treatment

Being vulnerable is one way people allow themselves to explore personal growth. Exploring new internal experiences and finding positive ways to reframe maladaptive thoughts or behaviors starts with accepting the vulnerability of change. According to the London Journal of Primary Care, “Showing vulnerability may at times be valuable, but it does need to be done

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Learning to Focus on the Journey After Relapse

Learning to Focus on the Journey After Relapse

Many people experience relapse and other challenges during recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). According to Springer Nature, approximately 60% of people will experience some form of relapse, and “while some people do achieve lasting change with one serious attempt, for many people repeated attempts are needed for success.” Finding healthy ways to move forward

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Rediscovering the Balance of Flexibility and Strength Through Yoga in Rehab

Rediscovering the Balance of Flexibility and Strength Through Yoga in Rehab

Drugs and alcohol have a significant impact on your body, affecting both your flexibility and strength. As a result, you may find yourself less capable of moving well and in more pain. Fortunately, you can take steps to remedy these issues. In treatment at New Creation Recovery, you can participate in yoga in rehab. This

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Healing With Nutrition: The Value of Nutritional Balance for Recovery

Healing With Nutrition: The Value of Nutritional Balance for Recovery

Challenges with substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health disorders can impair your ability to function in daily life. SUD and co-occurring disorders can not only be destructive to your psychological well-being but your physical health as well. Thus, also addressing your physical health is a vital part of the recovery process. By understanding

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Backpacking Your Way to Recovery

Backpacking Your Way to Recovery

When you think of addiction treatment, you likely think of therapy and being cooped up in a treatment facility. However, there are highly effective alternatives that can help you recover from addiction. The idea of backpacking your way to recovery may seem far-fetched, but in reality, backpacking is an activity that can help you improve

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Supporting Underserved Communities With Group Therapy

Supporting Underserved Communities With Group Therapy

The level of disparity between underserved communities and socially advantaged communities in most areas of life is a harsh reality. From gender and race discrimination to poverty, disparities play a major role in health, well-being, and quality of life. One of the areas where underserved communities experience more risk factors and barriers is substance misuse

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