As this year winds to an end and the new year lies before you with blank pages, your thoughts will most likely turn to personal goals for the New Year. This is traditionally what people in Texas and all over the world do. Unfortunately, many of those people will quickly put what they planned aside.…
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The holidays are upon us, and you may be getting a bit anxious. Whether this is your first sober holiday or you have been through several, you still know how difficult it can be at times to have sober celebrations with friends. One thing that helps is having sober friends who are willing to forgo…
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You have made that important decision to put drug or alcohol abuse behind you. You have entered a Texas substance abuse treatment program, and you are hopeful as you look toward your future. You are also anxious. How are you sure this rehab program will work? The truth is that the power for success in…
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A holistic therapy program takes into account a person’s mind, body, and spirit. These are often an individual program that is designed with the client in mind. As a unique individual, your needs are never the same as anyone else’s. What works for one person doesn’t always work for someone else. This is what you…
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Winter sees more people seeking help for depression than any other time of the year. Even those who don’t normally suffer from a depressive disorder can find themselves flailing as the days become shorter and the nights colder. A diagnosis of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is given to the worst of these feelings. This disorder…
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Trauma is something that may happen with only one event, or it may be an ongoing situation. In either case, the resulting damage done to an individual who experiences the trauma is lasting. Some people can process the event and move forward. Many others, however, may never have the chance to do so. Even some…
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Relapse prevention techniques are something you will learn while in recovery. It is important to learn and utilize as many of the techniques as possible to help continue on your recovery journey. One of the things that many of those in recovery in Texas are taught is the importance of a good aftercare program. You…
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You will receive many rehab tips that are designed to help you succeed. One of the most helpful is how to set boundaries during treatment. You are setting out to make your life better, and there will be people who will fight you on this. You would think others would be pleased with your decision…
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Are you one of the many people who have a difficult job with a lot of stress? If so, do you turn to drugs or alcohol to help you with the stress? Addiction among professionals happens often, and when it does, it can impact you in many ways. It can limit your ability to achieve…
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When someone asks, “How much does the opioid epidemic cost” they are often talking about what this epidemic is doing to our country, communities, and economy. It’s important to understand just how devastating opioid addiction can be. Even if it starts because of prescription misuse, it can lead to long-term losses that are hard to…
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