June 2023

Social Connections and Sobriety

Social Connections and Recovery

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Research studies about the role of social connections in substance abuse recovery have been conducted by interviewing thousands of people who have recovered from substance abuse.  While using drugs and/or alcohol, many people reported that they experienced isolation, relationship problems and a lack of a support system.  Through recovery, people who developed supportive relationships with [...]

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Mindfulness

Addiction Help /
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of being completely present in the moment without any judgement. It may sound simple, but as the old adage goes “simple is not to be confused with easy”. Incorporating mindfulness as part of your recovery journey is especially helpful. In the past, specific behaviors or thoughts may have contributed to

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Powerlessness

Recovery Science /
In our series explaining the things you will learn through substance abuse recovery, the next topic we will cover is what we mean by powerlessness. It is not to be confused with weakness. Powerlessness in recovery means admitting that no amount of trying or practicing or self-control is going to change the way that drugs

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Neuroplasticity

Recovery Science /

In our series explaining the things you will learn through substance abuse recovery, the first topic we will cover is what neuroplasticity is. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to form new pathways and connections. It used to be thought that the brain could not repair itself once damaged, but breakthroughs in neuroscience have

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