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You Are Not a Lost Cause: Rediscovering Hope After Relapse

Six months into your “new” sober life, and you are devastated. It only took one week, but the substance abuse of your past has got its claws in you and has completely taken over. You’ve ignored every call for the past 72 hours, called in sick to work, and have …

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Love in Action: A Mom’s Guide to Supporting a Child in Recovery

Being a mother is perhaps the most beautiful, rewarding, and terrifying experience of a woman’s life. With the birth of a child, true love and joy are realized. But along with these new and lovely emotions comes an unexpected weight of responsibility. From the day they are born, a mother’s …

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How Social Media Can Harm Mental Health and Recovery

Smartphones, laptops, and tablets are a universal part of our daily lives. Social media has become as much a part of daily life in Ogden as taking a bike ride on one of the many bike pathways or grabbing a bite to eat at the Historic 25th Street district. Popular …

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Filling Empty Spaces: Managing Boredom in Recovery

Boredom. We have all experienced it, from long car rides to the seemingly never-ending lines at amusement parks; boredom is part of the universal human experience. For those who are in early recovery, the long stretches of quietness can be uncomfortable and overwhelming. Boredom in recovery is much more than …

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Men vs. Women in Recovery: Shared Struggles and Different Perspectives

Men and women of all ages, from all walks of life, struggle with substance abuse across our country every day. Each person is unique, and no two stories are the same. Men and women both approach substance abuse treatment with shared aspirations but distinctly different perspectives. At substance abuse treatment …

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National Recovery Month: Celebrating Together

Every September, National Recovery Month brings communities together to celebrate those in recovery. We also honor the professionals and advocates who make recovery possible. As we look back every year on the progress made by millions of individuals, families, and communities across the country, National Recovery Month is an opportunity …

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Staying Motivated After Your First Year of Sobriety

Have you ever been on the Cannibal rollercoaster at Lagoon, or anything similar? The anticipation grows with the slow climb, your heart racing at the top, and the sudden plunge down, twisting through turns that can leave you breathless. The joy, the fear, and the constant ups and downs can …

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The Power of Purpose: Vocational Rehab in Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a devastating disease that can steal everything from a person: health, relationships, careers, and purpose are among some of the most consequential. This reality of addiction proves that recovery is about much more than overcoming cravings or completing treatment; it’s about rebuilding a meaningful life and reclaiming your …

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Will I See My Family in Rehab? Your Guide to Staying in Touch

For those seeking treatment at a residential rehab, many fears arise. Fear of the unknown, judgment, failure, loss of control, and one of the most common, fear of losing contact with family. Although recognizing your need for help is a gigantic step forward, the fear of being separated from a …

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