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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. In time, you’ll find that you can heal from addiction and create a healthier home environment for everyone. Ask what they need: Let your loved one choose the level of involvement you play in their recovery.

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What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment

Gateway Foundation

Addiction treatment plays a critical role for those with substance use disorders, but only a small percentage of individuals who need treatment receive it. Common barriers to in-person treatment include a lack of nearby providers or facilities and the inability to leave home due to family or job-related duties.

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How to Apply the Stages of Change Model to Addiction Treatment

Relias

In that time, researchers have found that the Stages of Change model can be useful when applied to addiction treatment. From helping individuals with substance use disorders to providing a framework to quit smoking, or any other addictive behavior, this model has proven efficacious. What is the Stages of Change model?

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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?

Gateway Foundation

Just as it’s your choice to enter addiction treatment, you also have the decision to leave early. People progress through treatment at varying rates, but research has shown the longer you stay in treatment, the better outcomes for your long-term health and recovery. Can You Voluntarily Leave Rehab?

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How to Leave a Message for Someone In Rehab

Gateway Foundation

Going to an addiction treatment center is your loved one’s best choice for beginning a healthy, substance-free life. Fortunately, many treatment centers allow friends and family to call, write letters, or send texts to their loved ones. Many studies reveal the importance of a strong support system in recovery.

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10 Benefits of Yoga for Improving Health and Recovery

Pure Recovery California

Yoga as a practice is hugely beneficial for a person’s health and recovery. Utilizing yoga as a wellness tool and a way to stay healthy allows people, especially those in recovery for addiction and mental health issues, to focus on what the body can do on its own. Here are 10 Ways Yoga Can Improve Health and Recovery.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.