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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 can undermine your relationships, hurt
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
Don’t Move the Goalposts—Get Help for a Substance Use Disorder
If you are a college football fan, you probably remember an amazing celebration during the 2024 season. In front of their home crowd, the team
How to Quit Smoking or Vaping in Recovery
While both smoking and vaping may seem like less harmful alternatives to other substances, they still pose serious risks to your physical and mental health.
A Deep Dive into Detoxification
While many people who use drugs or alcohol are completely convinced they could give up the substances on their own without any problem, the reality
Eat Well in Recovery – Part Five
This is the fifth and final entry in our series about making quality decisions about what you eat when you are in recovery from a
Eat Well in Recovery – Part Four
In the first three entries in this series (you can find them here, here, and here), we have been going meal by meal and snack
How Pets Can Help You Stay on Track with Your Recovery
Playing fetch with your dog or petting your cat while you enjoy your favorite show on Netflix is more than just a great way to
Eat Well in Recovery – Part Three
This post is the third entry in our series about the importance of eating healthily in recovery. The first post in the series focused on