Addiction Blog

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Regaining Self-Trust During Recovery

Addiction often leads to feelings of mistrust and disappointment, putting a big strain on your relationships in life – including your relationship with yourself. An ...
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Providence Treatment Sponsors Golf Charity Event

Providence Treatment is proud to sponsor a golf charity event hosted by Synergy Houses with the price of the longest drive that includes one individual ...
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Tips for Talking With Family About Recovery

Addiction is a family disease and, especially in early recovery, the family system is often unstable. Strengthening that system and building a supportive network is ...
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Silent Retreat at Franciscan Spiritual Center

Silent Retreat at Franciscan Spiritual Center in Aston, PA: We are glad to sponsor a unique opportunity for reflection and spiritual enrichment. Rev. Jack at ...
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The Link Between Addiction and Perfectionism

Experts have found that there’s a pretty strong link between perfectionism and addiction – and it can be a dangerous duo. Perfectionism can lead individuals ...
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How to Navigate Social Work Events and Stay Sober

Unfortunately, alcohol is part of the work culture for many professionals – but being at social events or around co-workers who are drinking isn’t always ...
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Are You a High-Functioning Alcoholic?

You can be an alcoholic and lead an outwardly successful life. In fact, many high-level professionals fall under the category of what experts call a ...
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How Mindfulness Can Help Your Recovery and Your Career

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An important part of lasting sobriety is building a life that was better than your previous life – or a life worth living sober. ...
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Say So Long to Guilt and Shame

“Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress; which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.” — ...
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Exercises to Raise Your Emotional Intelligence

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] You’ve likely heard about emotional intelligence (EQ), which is often defined as “the ability to identify, use, understand and manage your emotions in an ...
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