Deciding to get help to break free from addiction is empowering. It feels like you are taking steps to control your life instead of having it controlled by drugs and alcohol. Understandably, when a person is on the cusp of beginning the rehab process, they are optimistic and excited. They know there is a positive […]
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You may have talked to someone who has gone through the rehab process. They will tell you that before they got help, they needed to hit rock bottom. What does hitting rock bottom mean? Why is hitting rock bottom required for so many people before they start to recover? What Does It Mean to Hit
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Prioritizing nutrition is a key part of the recovery process. As your brain and body fight to heal themselves, they\’ll need good nutritional support. However, it\’s also important to note that many recovering addicts start sublimating with food. When they can no longer turn to drugs or alcohol for comfort, eating rich, sweet, salty, or
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Substance abuse often reaches a point where the person who is using drugs or alcohol can no longer make the best decisions on their own. Your loved one might already be showing signs of being out of control such as lashing out at you or getting in trouble at work. Although you might be dealing
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Grounding is an important technique to use during recovery as it helps you stop ruminating about the past and brings your mind to the present. It\’s a beneficial method to use when you feel flooded with memories from the past and distressing thoughts of your future. Grounding exercises can range from simple to complex, and
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Recovery is a long road, but it is not impossible to succeed. One of the most daunting tasks a recovering addict might face is the lack of social acceptance and assistance in sustaining sobriety. It is common for addicts who have been using drugs and alcohol to struggle with addiction relapse, a return to substance
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Taking the brave step towards addiction recovery is a monumental part of your journey to sobriety. This decision alone puts you so much closer to the life that you have been desiring for far too long. Soon enough, alcohol and substance abuse will be a distant memory, one that you will never have to relive
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People set goals to get healthier, stronger, smarter, and more stable every year. The new year can be an excellent time for individuals going through addiction recovery to create or readjust personal goals. However, setting goals for recovery is more than just a New Year’s resolution. This is because recovery is a continual process. A
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If you\’re like many people, you\’ve probably wondered about the distinction between drug use and drug addiction. There isn\’t always a clear line between the two; if there were, avoiding addiction would simply be a matter of stopping the use of substances just before addiction comes into play. Life is rarely this simple, and it
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Most people start taking drugs casually, then end up as addicts. Addiction is the state whereby your body starts depending on the drugs. When you are an addict, your brain fails to function normally. You will also experience withdrawal symptoms when you do not take the drugs. Besides health problems, addiction causes issues with your
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Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. Our doors first opened in September of 2015, and our mission since then has to help as many people break free of addiction as possible.
