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5 Ways You can Manage Your Anxiety While You're... 5 Ways You can Manage Your Anxiety While You're...

Article from Mental Health Easy by Andy

"Addiction isn't really something you can cure with rehab or with medicine. Even after finishing your treatment, addiction stays with you, ...

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0 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Anxiety jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Emotions jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Stress 0 300196 300196 "Addiction isn't really something you can cure with rehab or with medicine. Even after finishing your treatment, addiction stays with you, like a ghost hiding in the shadows waiting for an opportunity to come back to life. Sobriety is hard on its own, and dealing with anxiety at the same time can be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be", says the author of this article, Andy.  This article gives 5 tips that can help you manage anxiety while in addiction recovery.

5 Ways You can Manage Your Anxiety While You're in Addiction Recovery

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"Addiction isn't really something you can cure with rehab or with medicine. Even after finishing your treatment, addiction stays with you, like a ...

Recovery Skills and Tools of Recovery Recovery Skills and Tools of Recovery

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"You don't recover from an addiction by stopping using. You recover by creating a new life where it is easier to not use. If you don't ...

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1 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Help jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Tools 0 300197 300197 "You don't recover from an addiction by stopping using. You recover by creating a new life where it is easier to not use. If you don't create a new life, then all the factors that brought you to your addiction will eventually catch up with you again." This is the first rule of recovery according to Addictions and Recovery.  This article lists some common things people need to change in order to achieve recovery. 

Recovery Skills and Tools of Recovery

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"You don't recover from an addiction by stopping using. You recover by creating a new life where it is easier to not use. If you don't create a new ...

Recovery and Recovery Support Recovery and Recovery Support

Article from SAMHSA

According to SAMHSA, "Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and ...

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2 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Mental-Health jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Support 0 300198 300198 According to SAMHSA, "Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential." This article discusses the four major dimensions of recovery.

Recovery and Recovery Support

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According to SAMHSA, "Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to ...

Addiction Recovery: Reasons to Recover from... Addiction Recovery: Reasons to Recover from...

Article from PSYCOM by Evie Billon

Evie Billon says, "If you have ever experienced symptoms of or been diagnosed with a mental illness, eating disorder, addiction, or ...

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3 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Mental-Health jplist-topic-Recovery 0 300199 300199 Evie Billon says, "If you have ever experienced symptoms of or been diagnosed with a mental illness, eating disorder, addiction, or self-harmed you may understand how the world you once found yourself quite fond of, and certainly in control of, suddenly starts to feel like a prison." This article gives reasons to recovery from addiction.

Addiction Recovery: Reasons to Recover from Someone Who's Been There

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Evie Billon says, "If you have ever experienced symptoms of or been diagnosed with a mental illness, eating disorder, addiction, or self-harmed you ...

Heroic Stories. Real Journeys. Heroic Stories. Real Journeys.

Article from Heroes in Recovery

"Heroes In Recovery breaks the stigma of addiction through the power of storytelling. We celebrate the heroic efforts of those who seek the ...

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4 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Journey jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Story 0 300200 300200 "Heroes In Recovery breaks the stigma of addiction through the power of storytelling. We celebrate the heroic efforts of those who seek the help they need without feeling ashamed or isolated. Our movement thrives on the personal journeys of survivors - addicts, those struggling with mental health issues, their family members, and friends - to bring truth to the spotlight and create a global community of support."

Heroic Stories. Real Journeys.

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"Heroes In Recovery breaks the stigma of addiction through the power of storytelling. We celebrate the heroic efforts of those who seek the help they ...

My Lost Decade: A Story of Addiction and Recovery My Lost Decade: A Story of Addiction and Recovery

Article from talkspace by Eric Taylor

"I was able to hold down a job. I went into an office one day a month, and all my other work was from home, mostly on conference calls. I ...

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5 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Story 0 300201 300201 "I was able to hold down a job. I went into an office one day a month, and all my other work was from home, mostly on conference calls. I drank during these calls, and sometimes I'd black out. I'd come to hours later and have to reach out to my teammates over instant messenger, casually asking how they thought the call went, and wondering if I had any tasks that came out of the call. I rationalized that, if I could get away with drinking and blacking out on calls, then the issue was with my employer. I didn't have a problem, they did," recounts Eric Taylor.  This is Eric Taylor's story of addiction, and how he managed recovery. 

My Lost Decade: A Story of Addiction and Recovery

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"I was able to hold down a job. I went into an office one day a month, and all my other work was from home, mostly on conference calls. I drank ...

A Dozen Ways You Can Support Someone in Recovery A Dozen Ways You Can Support Someone in Recovery

Article from Psychology Today by David Susman PhD.

David Susman, PhD. gives a dozen different options to consider when trying to support a loved one in recovery. Each individual's recovery ...

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6 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Family jplist-topic-Friends jplist-topic-Help jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Support 0 300203 300203 David Susman, PhD. gives a dozen different options to consider when trying to support a loved one in recovery. Each individual's recovery journey is different, so some suggestions might work better than others.

A Dozen Ways You Can Support Someone in Recovery

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David Susman, PhD. gives a dozen different options to consider when trying to support a loved one in recovery. Each individual's recovery journey is ...

7 Tips for Staying Clean and Sober 7 Tips for Staying Clean and Sober

Article from Very Well Mind by Buddy T

According to Buddy T., "It is estimated that 90 percent of those who find long-term sobriety had at least one relapse along the way. Some ...

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7 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Clean jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sober jplist-topic-Support jplist-topic-Tips 0 300204 300204 According to Buddy T., "It is estimated that 90 percent of those who find long-term sobriety had at least one relapse along the way. Some had many before they found lasting recovery. Your intentions may be good, but it takes more than willpower to avoid having an addiction relapse." This article lists things you can change in your life that scientific research shows can help you develop a healthier lifestyle and stay sober.

7 Tips for Staying Clean and Sober

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According to Buddy T., "It is estimated that 90 percent of those who find long-term sobriety had at least one relapse along the way. Some had many ...

7 Steps to Maintain Long-Term Recovery 7 Steps to Maintain Long-Term Recovery

Article from Cathy Taughinbaugh by Todd Branston

According to Todd Branston, "Long-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending ...

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8 Article-Article 0 300205 300205 According to Todd Branston, "Long-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or calling your sponsor.Engaged recovery requires that you constantly learn new, concrete skills which support long-term sobriety." In this article, Todd Branston lists 7 skills that support recovery.

7 Steps to Maintain Long-Term Recovery

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According to Todd Branston, "Long-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or ...

The Brain in Recovery The Brain in Recovery

Article from Recovery Research Institute

According to Recovery Research Institute, "Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in addiction. In ...

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9 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Brain jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Neuroscience jplist-topic-Recovery 0 300206 300206 According to Recovery Research Institute, "Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in addiction. In this section, we will provide updates of current research on addiction, recovery, and the brain." This article describes three key points to understand about addiction and the brain.

The Brain in Recovery

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According to Recovery Research Institute, "Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in addiction. In this ...

Supporting Recovery Without Enabling Supporting Recovery Without Enabling

Article from SMART Recovery by A. Thomas Horvath, PhD.

According to A. Thomas Horvath, PhD., "When we care about individuals who are trying to overcome addictions, we often face dilemmas in how ...

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10 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Enabling jplist-topic-Family jplist-topic-Friends jplist-topic-Love jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Support 0 300212 300212 According to A. Thomas Horvath, PhD., "When we care about individuals who are trying to overcome addictions, we often face dilemmas in how best to help them. For instance, if I help someone by providing money for some critical need, am I supporting recovery by preventing some degree of "disaster"? Or am I just shielding the person from negative consequences that might motivate lasting behavior change?" This article will identify some things to consider when facing that kind of decision.

Supporting Recovery Without Enabling

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According to A. Thomas Horvath, PhD., "When we care about individuals who are trying to overcome addictions, we often face dilemmas in how best to ...

8 Things You Shouldn't Say to People in Recovery 8 Things You Shouldn't Say to People in Recovery

Article from HuffPost by Sasha Bronner

In this article,"The Huffington Post consulted with Crimi and three other people in different stages of recovery to learn about their ...

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11 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Family jplist-topic-Friends jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Tips 0 300213 300213 In this article,"The Huffington Post consulted with Crimi and three other people in different stages of recovery to learn about their interactions with loved ones. Jeremy Manne, admissions director at the adolescent recovery center Paradigm Malibu, contributed to the list, as did two Los Angeles professionals -- a 31-year-old who works in the fine arts and a 32-year-old lawyer. In keeping with the practice of anonymity in the world of recovery, these last two chose not to give their full names." They give suggestions of what to say and what to avoid when talking to a person about addiction and recovery. 

8 Things You Shouldn't Say to People in Recovery

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In this article,"The Huffington Post consulted with Crimi and three other people in different stages of recovery to learn about their interactions ...

3 Helpful Strategies for Long-Term Addiction... 3 Helpful Strategies for Long-Term Addiction...

Article from Women's LifeLink by Madeline

The author of this article, Madeline, says, "When it comes to addiction - or an attempt to cease any problematic behavior - it's essential ...

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12 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Help jplist-topic-Long-term jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sober jplist-topic-Sobriety jplist-topic-Strategy 0 300214 300214 The author of this article, Madeline, says, "When it comes to addiction - or an attempt to cease any problematic behavior - it's essential to understand that relapse may be a part of ultimate recovery. Truthfully, few people immediately change the way they live in order to conquer non-serving life situations like an addiction. On the first attempt to change, there may be setbacks and even willful resistance. Fortunately, there are some helpful strategies for long-term addiction recovery." This article gives some tips to consider if you or a loved one is going through addiction recovery.

3 Helpful Strategies for Long-Term Addiction Recovery

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The author of this article, Madeline, says, "When it comes to addiction - or an attempt to cease any problematic behavior - it's essential to ...

Recovery From Drug Addiction Recovery From Drug Addiction

Article from Scholastic

According to Scholastic, "Like other chronic diseases such as heart disease, drug addiction often requires treatment throughout a person's ...

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13 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sober jplist-topic-Sobriety 0 300215 300215 According to Scholastic, "Like other chronic diseases such as heart disease, drug addiction often requires treatment throughout a person's life. Even after a period of time without using drugs, an addicted person may have a relapse, meaning they start to use again. Relapse requires more or different treatment in order for him or her to stop using drugs again." This article discusses drug addiction, recovery, and relapse. 

Recovery From Drug Addiction

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According to Scholastic, "Like other chronic diseases such as heart disease, drug addiction often requires treatment throughout a person's life. Even ...

Your Life After Alcoholic Recovery Your Life After Alcoholic Recovery

Article from Very Well Mind by Buddy T

According to Buddy T., "People who have been successful in overcoming their dependence on alcohol and other drugs usually refer to their ...

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14 Article-Article jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-alcoholism jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Life jplist-topic-Mental-Health jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sober jplist-topic-Sobriety 0 300216 300216 According to Buddy T., "People who have been successful in overcoming their dependence on alcohol and other drugs usually refer to their new lifestyle as being in "recovery." But a panel of experts convened by the Betty Ford Institute says there is more to recovery than just being sober." This article explains the working definition of recovery, and applies it to recovery from alcohol addiction. 

Your Life After Alcoholic Recovery

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According to Buddy T., "People who have been successful in overcoming their dependence on alcohol and other drugs usually refer to their new ...

Treatment Initiation- Seeking Help Treatment Initiation- Seeking Help

Article from Very Well Mind by Buddy T

Buddy T says, "If you have decided that you need to get help for your drinking or drug abuse problem, you have already entered the first ...

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15 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Help jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sobriety jplist-topic-Treatment 0 300217 300217 Buddy T says, "If you have decided that you need to get help for your drinking or drug abuse problem, you have already entered the first stage of recovery by admitting that you have a problem and seeking outside help." This article discusses the first stage of alcohol and drug abuse recovery: treatment initiation.

Treatment Initiation- Seeking Help

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Buddy T says, "If you have decided that you need to get help for your drinking or drug abuse problem, you have already entered the first stage of ...

Money Management as a Tool to Help Maintain... Money Management as a Tool to Help Maintain...

Article from Very Well Mind by Buddy T

Buddy T says, "If you have had problems with money management in the past, your continuing care counselor will probably make suggestions ...

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16 Article-Article jplist-topic-Abstinence jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-alcoholism jplist-topic-Money jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sobriety 0 300218 300218 Buddy T says, "If you have had problems with money management in the past, your continuing care counselor will probably make suggestions based on your previous experiences. By this time, your counselor probably knows you pretty well and knows whether or not money is going to be a problem for you as you return to work." This article discusses returning to work after going through a drug or alcohol rehab program, and the importance of money management in recovery.

Money Management as a Tool to Help Maintain Abstinence

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Buddy T says, "If you have had problems with money management in the past, your continuing care counselor will probably make suggestions based on ...

Healthy Habits to Help Addiction Recovery Healthy Habits to Help Addiction Recovery

Article from Patient Empowerment Network by Kelly Coleman

According to Kelly Coleman, "Attaining a well-balanced, healthy life with a well-managed addiction involves adopting healthy habits. There ...

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17 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Fitness jplist-topic-Habits jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Healthy jplist-topic-Recovery 0 300219 300219 According to Kelly Coleman, "Attaining a well-balanced, healthy life with a well-managed addiction involves adopting healthy habits. There are many healthy choices available for most people such as incorporating more activity, becoming mindful, adding spirituality, eating a healthy diet, and ensuring positivity in one's social circles. Here are some ways to address each of these for successful recovery." This article discusses different healthy habits that aid addiction recovery. 

Healthy Habits to Help Addiction Recovery

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According to Kelly Coleman, "Attaining a well-balanced, healthy life with a well-managed addiction involves adopting healthy habits. There are many ...

Developing Healthy Relationships in Recovery Developing Healthy Relationships in Recovery

Article from Very Well Mind by Buddy T

Buddy T says, "If you are trying to maintain abstinence from drugs or alcohol, it is very important that you develop positive, healthy ...

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18 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Friendship jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Love jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Relationships 0 300221 300221 Buddy T says, "If you are trying to maintain abstinence from drugs or alcohol, it is very important that you develop positive, healthy relationships to support you during your recovery process. For most people who go through a professional rehab program, that can mean having to make an entire set of new friends." This article explains the importance of developing new, positive friendships with people who support your addiction recovery efforts. 

Developing Healthy Relationships in Recovery

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Buddy T says, "If you are trying to maintain abstinence from drugs or alcohol, it is very important that you develop positive, healthy relationships ...

The Brain in Recovery The Brain in Recovery

Article from Recovery Research Institute

According to Recovery Research Institute, "Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in ...

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19 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Brain jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Research jplist-topic-Science 0 300222 300222 According to Recovery Research Institute, "Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in addiction." This article provides updates on current research done on addiction, recovery, and the brain. 

The Brain in Recovery

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According to Recovery Research Institute, "Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in addiction." This article ...

How to Support a Partner in Recovery How to Support a Partner in Recovery

Article from Living Better 50

According to Living Better, "People of every age, race, religion and social background can struggle with substance addiction, but recovery ...

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20 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Friendship jplist-topic-Love jplist-topic-Partner jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Relationship jplist-topic-Support 0 300224 300224 According to Living Better, "People of every age, race, religion and social background can struggle with substance addiction, but recovery is possible with the right support network and professional help. However, rehabilitation requires an ongoing lifestyle change and your partner or partner will need a strong support network to help them on their road to recovery." This article provides some of the key ways you can support a partner during recovery. 

How to Support a Partner in Recovery

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According to Living Better, "People of every age, race, religion and social background can struggle with substance addiction, but recovery is ...

15 Things I Do to Maintain Sobriety After 4 Years... 15 Things I Do to Maintain Sobriety After 4 Years...

Blog Post by Hip Sobriety

Hip Recovery wrote this piece "not to tell you how I hang on, how I keep sober, how I don't end up on the floor drunk or high or any of ...

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21 Blog-Post-Blog-Post jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sober jplist-topic-Sobriety 0 300225 300225 Hip Recovery wrote this piece "not to tell you how I hang on, how I keep sober, how I don't end up on the floor drunk or high or any of those things we fear will happen to those who once were addicted to a chemical substance. This is simply what I do in my real life today, four years into this journey, not so that I don't slip up, but so that I don't fall asleep and forget how grand and delicious life really is, and don't go back to needing to escape it." In her post, Hip Recovery gives 15 things she does now to stay on her path of sobriety. 

15 Things I Do to Maintain Sobriety After 4 Years in Recovery

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Hip Recovery wrote this piece "not to tell you how I hang on, how I keep sober, how I don't end up on the floor drunk or high or any of those things ...

13 Essential Books to Build A Holistic Recovery... 13 Essential Books to Build A Holistic Recovery...

Blog Post by Hip Sobriety

Hip Sobriety believes, "Recovery from addiction is not just a one and done - it is a life practice, a way of being, and because of that it ...

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22 Blog-Post-Blog-Post jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Blog jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Holisitic jplist-topic-Recovery 0 300226 300226 Hip Sobriety believes, "Recovery from addiction is not just a one and done - it is a life practice, a way of being, and because of that it requires us to explore the whole of our lives and existence. We cannot just find God and be done with it, or even just work a series of steps and call it a day. Recovery means we reframe our relationship with the whole of us - our bodies, our minds, our emotions, our spirit, our relationships, our communities, our environment, our purpose, ourselves. And so it is we must draw on a number of resources and teachings that span the spectrum of these things." Hip Recovery provides 13 books she believes are a good foundation for a recovery library.  

13 Essential Books to Build A Holistic Recovery from Addiction

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Hip Sobriety believes, "Recovery from addiction is not just a one and done - it is a life practice, a way of being, and because of that it requires ...

How to Build a Sobriety Toolbox (+27 Tools) How to Build a Sobriety Toolbox (+27 Tools)

Blog Post by Hip Sobriety

According to Hip Sobriety, "Basically, a tool is anything that we use as a coping mechanism or use to shift/relieve our current state. ...

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23 Blog-Post-Blog-Post jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sobriety jplist-topic-Toolbox 0 300227 300227 According to Hip Sobriety, "Basically, a tool is anything that we use as a coping mechanism or use to shift/relieve our current state. Tools can be unhealthy (e.g., alcohol, drugs, sugar) or tools can be healthy (e.g., breathing, meditation, herbal tea)." In this blog post, Hip Sobriety explains what a sobriety toolbox is, and lists some of her favorite things to get you started with your own sobriety toolbox. 

How to Build a Sobriety Toolbox (+27 Tools)

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According to Hip Sobriety, "Basically, a tool is anything that we use as a coping mechanism or use to shift/relieve our current state. Tools can be ...

Dr. John Kelly, PhD. - "Pathways to Recovery" Dr. John Kelly, PhD. - "Pathways to Recovery"

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Dr. John Kelly, PhD. - "Pathways to Recovery"

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