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Tips on running a successful intervention. Stick to the facts and avoid getting bogged down in debates about what’s true and what’s not.
Intervention Tip #2 – Assessing the Problem
by John Lee, Jun 2022How can you find a solution when you don’t understand the problem? By accurately assessing the severity of the addiction you are better able to select an appropriate level of care.
No Relapse! 7 Exercise Excuses Answered
by John Lee, May 2022Getting into a daily exercise habit reduces your odds of addiction relapse – so what’s stopping you? Here are the 7 most common exercise excuses – all refuted!
How Good Can Life Be, Clean & Sober?
by Jim LaPierre, Feb 2022In early recovery, we're easily left with a sense of loss when we romanticize euphoric experiences we had with our drug of choice (and overlook the costs). Are you looking through the wrong end of the telescope?
Dealing with Emotions in Early Recovery: There Are No "Quick Fixes"
by Jim LaPierre, Jan 2022During early recovery we often find ourselves raw. But you can't heal what you can't feel. There are no quick fixes. Learn how to let it go.
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