Addiction Recovery Methods & Support Articles and Resources

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The Financial Toll of Addiction

Man pulling money out of his wallet Contributed By: The Refuge – A Healing Place Addiction comes at a cost, and not just in the lives lost to this disease. A person’s battle with addiction can take a serious financial toll, and this can pose a greater challenge for those who are in the early stages of recovery. People from all walks [...]
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Rethinking Addiction Recovery

Lady sitting on the beach reading a book Contributor: Staff at Sierra Tucson The word recovery can have different meanings depending on who you ask. Many of us immediately think of the 12-Step model of recovery, a popular treatment method that emphasizes the importance of remaining sober from drugs and alcohol, gambling or otherwise. Made famous by the abstinence-oriented recovery group Alcoholics Anonymous [...]
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The Dangerous Stigma of Addiction Still Extends to the Workplace

Msn working in office about to ask for Leave of Absence for Substance abuse treatment Contributor: Staff at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center Living with an addiction can impact all areas of a person’s life. From trying to maintain or repair relationships with loved ones to managing cravings, developing coping strategies, and avoiding relapse, the recovery process is a tumultuous time that requires an incredible amount of emotional fortitude. Often, [...]
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How Faith Helps Some People Remain Committed to Recovery

Man praying for God to help in your recovery Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Nurturing the spirit can have a powerful impact on a person who is in recovery from addiction, even if they aren’t affiliated with a specific religion. When paired with treatment methods that address the mind and body, spirituality or religion can play a critical role in the [...]
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How Coaches Can Best Support Athletes Who Are in Recovery

Women Athletes on Running Race Track Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center It’s a question that has spawned much debate over the years since it was initially posed, but the basic mechanics of it still hold up: Would athletes be willing to sacrifice years of their life ­— not to mention their morals — in exchange for winning? That’s [...]
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