Category: Recovery

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How to Stay Sober When Your Partner Still Drinks

It can be incredibly difficult to try to maintain your sobriety when your partner isn’t supportive of your efforts. In this post, the team from Waypoint Recovery Center’s residential substance abuse treatment program shares a few tips to help you navigate this challenging situation.   Consider Your Partner’s Perspective When you’re working hard to build a better future for yourself, it’s natural to assume that everyone around you will be supportive of your recovery efforts.

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Avoiding Relapse: How to Stay on Track While Riding the Pink Cloud

If you’re newly sober and feel like you’re on top of the world, you may be riding the pink cloud. No one is suggesting that you’re not allowed to be happy, but the sense of euphoria you’re experiencing can make it hard to keep a realistic perspective regarding the challenges of building a sober life for yourself. If left unchecked, the pink cloud could put you at risk of relapse.   About the Pink Cloud

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Addressing Sexual Dysfunction as Part of Your Addiction Recovery

Talking about sexual dysfunction can be embarrassing, but this is an issue that is quite common among both men and women seeking substance abuse treatment. If you’re experiencing difficulties, it’s important to keep in mind that the condition is likely only temporary and can be helped with the same strategies used to promote long-term sobriety.   Types of Sexual Dysfunction The term sexual dysfunction is used to refer to problems that a person may have during

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Making Amends: A Crucial Part of the 12 Steps

If you’re participating in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or a similar 12-Step program, you’ve probably heard that making amends is an important part of your recovery journey. However, you may be wondering exactly what this involves.  In the simplest terms, “amends” are defined as “compensation for loss or injury.” This means that you’re being asked to compensate the people you’ve hurt as a result of your addiction.   What the 12-Steps Say About Making Amends In

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8 Things to Say to Someone in Recovery

Words have power. If you want to support a friend or family member in recovery, carefully chosen expressions of love and encouragement are priceless. These supportive phrases will help you communicate your support in the most meaningful way.   8 Things to Say to Someone in Recovery 1. I Love You. People in recovery are often dealing with feelings of guilt and shame related to how they treated others while they were actively abusing drugs

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The Relationship Between Addiction and Nutrition

You are what you eat, as the saying goes.  Like many unhealthy habits and behaviors in the United States, poor diet and nutrition were highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals also saw poor mental health, addiction, and suicidal ideation spike during lockdown. Was there a connection between what people were eating and how susceptible they became to addiction? While no one area of research fully explains the intricate connections between diet and addiction, the

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Why We Recommend Following Inpatient Treatment with Outpatient Care

Some of the most effective treatment plans for addiction recovery involve stages that have no definite end: If you will soon complete residential/inpatient addiction treatment, you may wonder when or if to start outpatient treatment. Especially in stage 2, early recovery, outpatient care can provide the crucial boost in support you need as you transition to life at home and work. Those first few months after finishing your program are challenging, putting everything you’ve learned

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Tips for Healthy Social Media Use in Recovery

Screen time limits aren’t just for children. Setting limits for yourself is a simple way to keep your social media use from spiraling out of control. This might mean checking your feed every day at lunch, setting a timer for 30 minutes so you don’t waste hours mindlessly scrolling through posts, or turning off the automatic notifications on your phone so you’re not constantly checking for new posts. The important thing is that you remain

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Staying Motivated in Recovery: Celebrating Sobriety Milestones

If you’re feeling frustrated with your recovery progress, you’re not alone. Our culture conditions us to look for a “quick fix” to our problems, but building the foundation for lasting sobriety takes time. Let’s talk about how you can stay motivated to keep moving forward.   Celebrating Your Sobriety Milestones Helps You Stay Motivated to Continue Making Positive Changes in Your Life When most of us think of sobriety milestones, we think of the chips

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How Boredom and Loneliness Can Put Your Recovery at Risk

Making the decision to get treatment for your substance use disorder represents a huge shift in your day-to-day life. Like any major life change, it’s not something you can expect to adjust to overnight. You may struggle with feelings of loneliness and boredom as you search for new ways to spend your time and connect with others. Learning how to navigate these feelings is a crucial step in reaching your long-term recovery goals.   How

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