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Recovery

How Different is Recovery From Addiction for Women?

Recovery from addiction can be an intense, long-lasting ordeal. We help men and women – from teenagers to adults – ...

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Adult & Teen Challenge Tributes
Recovery

Addiction Recovery and the Nostalgia Trap

It’s part of human nature to sometimes feel wistful – looking back at the past through rose-tinted glasses and wishing ...

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Aftercare

The Importance of Social Circles During Addiction Recovery

Everyone craves friendship and human connection. We want people to lean on, people to lift us up, and people to ...

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Parents & Families

Does Your Teen Have the Wrong Friends?

How to Deal with a Bad Friend Group Some of us may forget at times, but we all know that ...

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Recovery

Addicts Will Use These Excuses to Avoid Addiction Recovery

Almost no addict wants to attend an addiction recovery program. Substance abuse transforms people in such a way that sometimes ...

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Aftercare

How to Take Steps to Repair Your Relationship after Addiction Recovery (Part 2)

Substance abuse will always trump any relationship. It doesn’t matter how understanding of a partner or family you have, or ...

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Aftercare

How to Take Steps to Repair Your Relationship after Addiction Recovery (Part 1)

Life does not magically return to normal after addiction recovery. Sadly, things don’t work that way. You will find yourself ...

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hrist-Centered Substance Abuse Treatment
Aftercare

Spotting Signs of Relapse After Addiction Recovery (Part 2)

In the first installment of this blog series on relapse, we discussed the first few behavioral signs that someone might ...

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hrist-Centered Substance Abuse Treatment
Aftercare

Spotting Signs of Relapse After Addiction Recovery (Part 1)

Though the most critical step in attaining a sober and functional life, graduating from an addiction recovery program like Adult ...

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