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Another reason (if you needed one) that substance use disorders are so complex:

Your courage is inspiring! do you realize that asking for help, choosing to live in recovery, saying yes to your future is one of the bravest things you can ever do? You will never regret the decision to get clean.

Resolutions are one thing, but making amends is another. Is it time to go back to the people in your life and try to repair the damage? Why not start today? #recovery2019

New Year’s Eve means a lot of things for a lot or people. For you, if it means starting another year with a vibrant life and full recovery, congrats! You are starting the year in the best place possible! #newyearfullrecovery

Why holistic approach to addiction treatment? They give individuals the tools to identify and address damaging thought patterns, feelings of guilt and shame, and examine the deeper issues of your habits and life choices. It incorporates your WHOLE life for full recovery.

Another reason (if you needed one) that substance use disorders are so complex:

Trigger management this holiday season will mean anticipating situations that might put you at risk of using. Always have a plan and a friend you can call.

Your courage is inspiring! do you realize that asking for help, choosing to live in recovery, saying yes to your future is one of the bravest things you can ever do? You will never regret the decision to get clean.

Frightening statistics about 2017. A record low in overdose deaths.

Lashing out at a loved one with an addiction is counter productive. It brings shame and pushes them further away. That doesn’t mean you sit by without action. It might be time to cut off finances or refrain from making excuses for them with school or work.

When you believe in someone, they know they are not alone. And the begin to believe in themselves. Sometimes this belief is enough to help someone struggling make it to the next day.

When I finally made that connection between ‘I don’t have control over it, it has control over me

Where are you today? Whatever your answer, remember that each day in recovery you become stronger and wiser. Each success builds your lasting foundation. Keep going and keep it simple.

People gravitate towards others that are likeminded. ... When you are in the control of an addiction, this can cause all kinds of problems. Today, in your recovery, you can choose your mind and seek out others that have that perspective. Remember to surround yourself with others committed to life, movement, and recovery. It will make all the difference.

Art and the opioid crisis. Interesting walkthrough of an exhibit touching on addiction and its cultural perceptions:

What does acceptance mean in finding lasting recovery? It starts by accepting that we suffer from a disease. And as long as we do nothing about it, we are actually in it's controlunder the rule of its chaos. The next step will always be to reach out for help. #getaddictionhelptoday