Addiction is unapologetic when it takes hold of a person’s life, destroying nearly everything in its path. Finances, employment, personal safety, and relationships are all in jeopardy as the addiction threatens to strangle the life of sufferers. We are social creatures by nature and thrive on relationships, but addiction threatens to dissolve even the most…
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Deciding to seek treatment for your substance abuse problem is one of the most important and yet difficult decisions that you will ever make. Trying to fight addiction alone can be scary and challenging, and without proper support and guidance, it can be a long road. Unfortunately, many who try to go at it on…
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It’s normal to worry about what the future holds. During recovery, it can be even harder to see through the present to what your plans will be after you leave a treatment program. As the old adage says, it’s important to take it one day at a time. Focusing on your daily goals is what’s…
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Many factors lead to a healthy recovery. One of the most crucial factors is a deep understanding of self. Focusing your treatment and recovery on personal development, self-care, and relationships with others can better prepare you to live your best life after your stay in a residential addiction treatment center. The team of addiction specialists…
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Living sober means finding new ways to hang out with your friends and family without using drugs or alcohol. At the Addiction Recovery Institute of America, one of our goals is to teach you how to improve your social sober living skills. We know that you want to have fun, but you aren’t sure how…
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Drug and alcohol addiction changes everything, including relationships. Even though you love and trust your family and friends, these substances take over, becoming the most important component of your life (even if you don’t recognize that initially). The best way to overcome this is through an addiction treatment program in Florida, and relationships generally can…
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When most people seek treatment that addresses their struggles with substance use disorder, there is seldom one particular approach that is best for them during their entire recovery. This is why it’s important to choose a facility that offers a comprehensive treatment program. The Addiction Recovery Institute of America is an excellent place to start.…
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When you have a loved one who struggles with addiction, it can be challenging to understand what you can do to help. From the outside, it may appear that the individual doesn’t realize there’s a problem or, in many cases, that they don’t actually want help. In reality, though, intervening to help a loved one…
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If you’ve struggled with addictive behaviors and are in the process of recovery, you understand that life after addiction can be an incredible challenge. Even a positive lifestyle and behavioral changes can seem overwhelming, which is why having a routine in recovery is paramount. Building new behaviors, structures, and patterns into your life will help…
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Recovery is never an easy process. However, the current pandemic has made it even more challenging. Dealing with recovery during a pandemic can be complicated, but it is possible. If you or someone you care about is battling addiction issues and worried about recovery during the pandemic, the Addiction Recovery Institute of America can help.…
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