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Constructive Indoor Hobbies To Enrich Recovery This Winter

At Waypoint Recovery Center, we’re interested in the science behind sustainable sobriety and effective relapse prevention. With the arrival of cooler temperatures and shorter days, you might wonder if being inside more could jeopardize your sobriety. We share our clients’ concerns and curiosity about the topic. If you’re in addiction recovery treatment and looking to keep busy this winter, keep reading.  While some studies suggest  that exercising in nature provides more benefits than exercising indoors,

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How to Talk to Your Family About Going to Treatment

Addiction is everywhere, and it can be incredibly challenging to treat it and convince others to get help for it. While it might seem like having a substance use disorder (SUD) and entering an addiction treatment program has become fairly normalized, addiction stigma can still be a huge roadblock to sobriety.  The best way to overcome stigma is through education. Exposure to recovery narratives or stories may have the potential to break down addiction stigma,

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Activities to Retrain Your Brain After Cocaine

If you enter residential recovery treatment with us, you or your loved ones might have questions about how your cocaine abuse affects your brain and neurological functioning. The most important point to remember is that your brain can heal and improve with time. While it won’t be an overnight process, you can bounce back. So don’t despair, stay strong, and keep reading!   Cocaine on The Brain: The Three Takeaways When your brain forms an addictive

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What South Carolina Needs To Know About Nitazenes

If you happen to abuse fentanyl or you’re the parent, family member, partner, or friend of someone struggling with fentanyl use disorder, this is the article for you.  If you’re someone who uses marijuana, cocaine, or heroin—or care for someone who does—this article is also tremendously important for your health and your community’s well-being.  If you or a loved one belong to a social group, neighborhood, larger community, state, or if you’re an American citizen,

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Tips for Good Sleep Hygiene in Recovery

Sleep hygiene is a series of habits that promote a more restful sleep. It’s important to be aware of sleeps impact on recovery and health.