Meditation and breathwork can work in tandem to assist in addiction recovery and sobriety. They are cope skills to bring awareness to the body and mind. They also help to alleviate triggers and cravings to reduce the likelihood of a relapse. Both practices aid in the reduction of stress and anxiety, increase in mood, energy […]
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The most common response from family when their loved one is addicted is usually denial, followed by enabling, and lastly force or ultimatums. None of these tactics are helpful to addicts. If anything they either assist them in their addiction or they force an addict into hiding. So what are you meant to do if
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In 2021, there were nearly 108,000 overdose deaths in the US. This was the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in the US. It was also a 15% increase from the previous year. Overdose deaths are rising at an astonishing rate. Though, they are primarily being caused by opioids, other drugs do factor in
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Addiction can sometimes be caused by one factor but is most commonly caused by several. These factors can overlap making it difficult to discern which came first or what caused which problems. When addressing addiction, it is vital to establish and confront the root cause. These are the most common issues that cause or contribute
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The most common roadblock that people face when their loved one has an addiction is the refusal of help. They might have gone to you directly and asked for help only to refuse it once it’s presented to them. It’s confusing when someone asks for help and then declines it once you have presented options.
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A truth that may be difficult to absorb is that addiction is a life-long diagnosis. Anyone can recover but it must be maintained for the rest of their life. They must remain diligent and actively participate no matter how many years they have been abstinent. That being said, relapse is a common aspect of the
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There are two types of enabling. There is the healthy enabling and then there is the unhealthy enabling. The majority of people who have a loved one with an addiction are unhealthy enablers. They offer rides, food, money, gift cards, clothing, shelter, cell phones, and many other resources to their addicted loved one. They do
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Both addiction coaches and therapists play a role in the recovery process. Both are valuable resources but their roles are very different. Addiction recovery coaches are forward-focused and help clients move through difficulties with goals and objectives in mind. While therapists focus on the past by exploring traumas and bad experiences leading to a better
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There are many options when it comes to deciding how to best be supported during your journey of sobriety. Everyone agrees that having a support system is crucial to recovery and reducing the chance of relapse. The two biggest support options are an addiction recovery coach and a sponsor. A recovery coach works with each
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Having a loved one that is addicted is a scary, isolating, frustrating, and heartbreaking experience. It tear’s you open to fears of death, loss of control, and abandonment. It’s a dark and gut-wrenching position to be in. However, there are some ways to help and they may not be the ways you instinctually feel compelled
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