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Tips for Planning a Vacation in Recovery

September 7, 2021

When you've worked so hard on your recovery, it's natural to start thinking about some kind of vacation — a trip to the beach, a weekend away in the mountains, or maybe that big-city adventure you've always dreamed of.

Prioritize Your Mental Health in Sobriety

August 30, 2021

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Hide, Mental Health

It’s easy to focus on the things that you “have” to do once you exit rehab and begin your life in recovery. But one of the things you should do is take care of your mental health. Newfound sobriety can be quite challenging, but there’s plenty you can do to make this journey easier on yourself.

COVID-19 and Substance Abuse

June 7, 2021

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Drug Addiction

The River Source explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted substance abuse and what is the best solution for addiction recovery this pandemic season.

Dealing With the Aftermath of Addiction: How to Move Past Guilt and Shame

May 28, 2021

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Addiction Treatment

Everyone who has suffered from addiction has done things they feel guilt over. And on some level, this is normal and healthy: guilt can drive us to do better. It’s when guilt turns into shame — punishing ourselves continuously, declaring ourselves bad or irredeemable — that it becomes a problem.

Dealing with the Aftermath of Addiction: Empowering Other People in Recovery

May 11, 2021

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Recovery

Though it might not seem like it, as someone in recovery, you’re in a position to be a role model. You’ve overcome a lot of obstacles, and you’re living proof that a person can face some real challenges and come through the other side.

Addressing the Stigma Around Addiction

April 27, 2021

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Drug Addiction

The stigma around addiction is a complicated subject with no easy fix. All the same, our team at The River Source has found that discussion and education are a necessary part of overcoming the obstacles created by addiction.

IS RECOVERY ENOUGH?

February 16, 2021

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Recovery

At The River Source, we take a holistic approach to substance abuse treatment. We focus on healing the body, mind, and spirit together because the three are equally important to your overall well-being. And part of that is engaging with what else the client must do to heal beyond getting clean.

Talking To Children About Addiction

January 14, 2021

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Healthy Living, Uncategorized

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Many people are deeply affected by a loved one’s addiction, but children often carry the baggage for the rest of their lives. They’re less likely to really understand what’s going on at the time, and the resulting trauma during their parent’s addiction can be difficult for them to process.

The Four Most Common Sources of Relapse

December 2, 2020

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Relapse Prevention, Uncategorized

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If you’re currently in recovery, the possibility of relapse will likely always be a source of worry. After all, addiction is a “chronic, relapsing disease” with relapse rates on par with other chronic diseases: according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the substance abuse relapse rate is around 40-60%, which is actually lower than relapse rates for high blood pressure and asthma (both 50-70%).

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Tips for Planning a Vacation in Recovery

Prioritize Your Mental Health in Sobriety

COVID-19 and Substance Abuse

Dealing With the Aftermath of Addiction: How to Move Past Guilt and Shame

Dealing with the Aftermath of Addiction: Empowering Other People in Recovery

Addressing the Stigma Around Addiction

IS RECOVERY ENOUGH?

Talking To Children About Addiction

The Four Most Common Sources of Relapse