Why is Self-Care so Important in Recovery?

Why is Self-Care so Important in Recovery?

Treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is hard work. A person needs to change his or her lifestyle and mindset for their recovery. They must be determined throughout the process and maintain a positive attitude to have a successful response.

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Useful Strategies to Stay Sober After Treatment

Useful Strategies to Stay Sober After Treatment

After treatment, you need to make adjustments and lifestyle changes for recovery. There will be many challenges that put you at high risk for relapse. Plan a strategy in advance to avoid difficult situations that may tempt you to use.

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Exercise in Addiction Therapy

The Relationship of Exercise and Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery is a long and difficult journey. With the right support of friends, family, and addiction recovery programs like Cypress Lakes Lodge, it can be less stressful. There are many holistic ways to treat addiction, and one of those

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Are Eating Disorders Linked to Mental Health?

Are Eating Disorders Linked to Mental Health?

Eating disorders are classified as addictive behaviors and are linked to mental health conditions. Addictive behavior manifests itself in preoccupation with food and eating, withdrawal symptoms, continuation of disturbed eating behavior in spite of negative consequences, loss of control, and

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Staying Happy and Healthy in Recovery

Staying Happy and Healthy in Recovery

Recovery is a lifelong process that is not easy, but does not need to be miserable. Treatment teaches you how to replace old habits of using drugs or alcohol with healthy new ones and make a smooth transition into sober

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The Effects of Eating Disorders

The Effects of Eating Disorders

Many people turn to drugs or alcohol to relieve stress, depression, or anxiety. Some also turn to food for comfort. Food can become a problem for many people who experienced past trauma. Eating disorders come in many forms such as

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The Effects of Eating Disorders

What to Do When Healthy Eating Goes Too Far

Healthy eating in recovery is being discussed more and more lately, with science backing up the importance of diet for people struggling with addiction. Unfortunately, healthy eating can turn into an obsession and, before an individual realizes it, can become

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Eating Healthy in Sobriety Matters

Eating Healthy in Sobriety Matters

Eating healthy can take a person really far in recovery. The is a common belief in addiction recovery that when a person overcomes addiction that indulgence in bad foods is okay. Self restraint is good in recovery in all areas

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