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Addiction Recovery | Victory Addiction Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction treatment modalities, recovery stories, and more.

The Science Behind Addiction Treatment
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The Science Behind Addiction Treatment

By on Jan 2, 2025 in Addiction Recovery, Blog

Can addiction be cured? It is a question that someone suffering from the disease and everyone around them may ask. The answer is no, there is no cure for addiction. However, even though addiction is a life-long disease, it is a very treatable condition, and long-term recovery is possible.The science behind addiction shows that many people have the ability to...

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Managing Holiday Events in Recovery
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Managing Holiday Events in Recovery

By on Dec 12, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog

If you’re new to addiction recovery and have been working hard to maintain it, you may wonder what you should do about the holidays. Should you skip them altogether? Maybe you’re worried about having to deal with people who may judge you, having access to substances, and being exposed to other triggers that could compromise your sobriety.  Avoiding the...

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Restorative Yoga and Home-Baked Bread: An Interview with Diane Ortego
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Restorative Yoga and Home-Baked Bread: An Interview with Diane Ortego

By on Dec 4, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog, Mental Health

If you’re preparing to enter a residential program for addiction treatment, practicing yoga might be the last thing you’d expect to be doing. After all, you feel pretty awful right now and are probably worried about feeling even worse the next few days in detox. Even after detox ends, you know you’ll have a lot to work through in therapy and group meetings; why...

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The Importance of Family Support in Veteran Addiction Recovery
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The Importance of Family Support in Veteran Addiction Recovery

By on Oct 24, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog, PTSD, Veterans & Military

Veterans face an uphill battle when it comes to addiction recovery, with different types of challenges than non-veterans face. For that reason, Veterans need highly specialized support and treatment programs to address their unique needs.But recovery support is not confined within the walls of a treatment center. You need support and understanding once you step back...

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