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Avoid Substitute Addictions in Recovery
There are times when it makes sense to take advantage of a substitute. For example, if you are coaching a team and your players are getting tired, the opportunity to
A Range of Recovery Lessons From the Basketball Court
Not long ago, we wrote about the importance of getting regular exercise in recovery. That got us thinking about various sports and what lessons they
Get Some Exercise to Support Your Recovery
For many people, getting regular exercise is already part of their daily habits. But for plenty of other people—perhaps you among them—exercise seems like a
Tramadol Addiction: Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Withdrawal
Even though tramadol is a synthetic opioid, when it was approved in 1995 to treat mild to moderate pain, it was not considered an opiate
The Power of a Growth Mindset in Recovery
Many people—perhaps you yourself—feel stuck in a variety of ways. Maybe you feel stuck in a job you don’t love, for example. Maybe you have
The Importance of The Farley Center’s Alumni Program
High school and college reunions can stir up a range of emotions. Some people are eager to show those they went to school with just
Do Not Let Anyone Yuck Your Yum in Recovery
Have you ever noticed that some people have trouble keeping their opinions to themselves when they don’t care for something you like? For example, maybe
One More Reason to Give Up Alcohol: It Causes Cancer
A substance use disorder centered on alcohol can cause all sorts of problems. Ongoing alcohol use damages your mental health and your physical health. It
Loneliness Is Not Ideal for Your Recovery
In a recent blog post, we considered two types of people: those who support your recovery from a substance use disorder and those who do
Do Not Sleep on Our Roundup of Sleeping Tips
How tired are you right now? Maybe you are not tired at all. Perhaps you got a good night’s rest and are energized for anything
Does Your Parent Have a Problem? Here’s How You Can Help
Many of us look up to our parents. Sure, they probably weren’t perfect, but they protected and encouraged us throughout our childhoods, taught us right