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Mental Health | Mental health issues and substance use often go together and are called co-occurring disorders. Here you will find information and resources on the subject.

Why Relapse Happens and How to Avoid It
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Why Relapse Happens and How to Avoid It

By on Jun 7, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog, Mental Health

Relapse is not failure. It doesn’t mean drug and alcohol addiction treatment didn’t work. It is often a component of the ongoing disease known as substance use disorder. Understanding relapse and why it happens can help you learn how to avoid it–and how to respond if it happens to you. Sobriety does get easier, and with comprehensive support, our team at...

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5 Simple Mindfulness Tips to Incorporate Into Your Day
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5 Simple Mindfulness Tips to Incorporate Into Your Day

By on May 23, 2024 in Blog, Mental Health

Mindfulness is a principle of paying close attention to your thoughts and experiences and how they are impacting your actions. For addiction treatment and recovery, learning mindfulness is critical. What Is Mindfulness, and Why Does It Matter for Addiction? Mindfulness is bringing focused attention to what you’re doing, thinking, and feeling in the present moment....

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Common Mistakes Made in Addiction Recovery
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Common Mistakes Made in Addiction Recovery

By on Jan 5, 2024 in Blog, Mental Health

Addiction is a damaging disease, not just to your body but to your mental health, confidence, and overall emotional well-being. It changes the way your brain processes information, your view of the world, and even your view of yourself. That is why, beyond anything, you have to consistently work to control thoughts and build a positive way forward every day. Many...

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