Addiction Blog

LGBTQ+ care

The Importance of LGBTQ+-Affirming Recovery

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate resilience, authenticity, and the strides we’ve made toward creating a more equal, inclusive society. It is also ...
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recovery residence

The Critical Transition Between Treatment and Independent Living

Completing an addiction treatment program is a significant achievement. For many people, it marks the first time in years that they have felt physically healthy, ...
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perfectionism fuels relapse

How Perfectionism Fuels Addiction and Relapse

Perfectionists can go far in professions such as medicine, law, and aviation, which tend to  reward driven people with high standards. However, these qualities also ...
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rebuild trust with your colleagues after treatment

How to Rebuild Trust With Your Colleagues After Treatment

Returning to work after treatment can feel like stepping back into familiar territory with a completely different mindset. As you focus on maintaining your sobriety ...
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spiritual practices

Simple Spiritual Practices That Support Your Long-Term Recovery

For many professionals, the idea of incorporating spirituality into their lifestyles can feel abstract or unrealistic. Between demanding careers, family responsibilities, and the ongoing work ...
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when burnout becomes a relapse risk

When Burnout Becomes a Relapse Risk

If you’ve successfully managed pressure, pushed through fatigue, and maintained your composure thus far into your career, you may think you are immune to burnout, ...
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moral injury

Moral Injury vs. Burnout: Understanding the Difference

Stress is part of the job for professionals in healthcare, aviation, law, and military service. Long hours, high stakes, and constant responsibility can lead to ...
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emotional sobriety the missing piece

Emotional Sobriety: The Missing Piece for Professionals in Recovery

Achieving sobriety is an extraordinary milestone. You’ve completed detox, addressed your relationship with substances, and resumed your career. From the outside, stability appears restored. But ...
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professional success masks burnout

When Professional Success Masks Addiction

Success can be a strength and a shield in high-achieving professional environments. Physicians who maintain patient loads, attorneys who meet billable targets, executives who close ...
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providence treatment

Do Recovery Residences Affect Property Values? A New Study Says No.

Recovery residences—often called sober living homes—play a vital role in supporting individuals as they rebuild their lives after treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Yet ...
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