Addiction Blog

silent retreat

What is a Silent Retreat? | Spirituality and Recovery

Sometimes you just need to be still and reflect. That can be difficult to do in a hectic world, especially as working professional who is ...
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addiction resources during COVID-19

Government Provides Addiction Resources During COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted a lot of normal activities in everyone’s daily life. As a professional in addiction treatment, you may need additional support ...
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Break the Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle

How to Break the Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have had to make major adjustments in their lives. Whether they are being told to stay at home or ...
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12 stages of burnout

The 12 Stages of Burnout | Identification, Prevention & Treatment

Burnout is a term coined in the 1970s to describe an extreme state of exhaustion. Professionals are particularly susceptible to burnout, which usually results from ...
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Why Doctors Are Vulnerable to Addiction

Why Doctors are Vulnerable to Addiction

People have their own reasons for turning to drugs and alcohol. Some are predisposed to addiction from an early age, while others suffer injuries or ...
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Professions That Have High Rates of Addiction

Professions That Have High Rates of Addiction

One in 13 working adults struggles with excessive alcohol use. People in every type of job face their own unique challenges, some of which lend ...
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Impact of Addiction Treatment on Your Career

The Positive Impact of Addiction Treatment on Your Career

The idea that addiction treatment could hurt your career is both wrong and toxic. For many people with a substance use disorder, it is the ...
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Woman doing yoga knows what is holistic therapy

What is Holistic Therapy?

When someone enters rehab, the staff’s inclination is to put its entire focus on the client’s addiction. Before the modern age of addiction treatment, that ...
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Therapist walks a couple through family therapy activities

Intensive Family Therapy Activities

Upon entering addiction rehab, you receive an individualized treatment plan. This plan includes a mix of therapies designed to help you build strong recovery. Some ...
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Woman in need of help wondering is addiction a disease

Is Addiction a Disease?

Nobody wakes up one morning and plans to develop a chemical dependency. Similarly, you didn’t start abusing a substance with the understanding that it would ...
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