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Getting Started with Step 3 and Diving Into Action Since 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a lifeline for millions of people struggling with alcoholism. At the heart of AA’s program are the 12 Steps, a set of principles to help us get sober and live a happy, sober life. Among those steps, Step 3…

Using Motivational Interviewing to Overcome Trauma Disorders The behavioral health field, particularly in terms of addiction treatment, is always looking for new ways to help people truly understand and embrace recovery, both as a concept and daily practice.  One of the latest is Trauma Based Motivational Interviewing (TBMI), which is particularly beneficial for behavioral health…

Minimizing the Mind Altering Effects of Cold Medications When you’re in recovery from addiction, even a simple cold can present unexpected challenges. Finding safe cold medicines that won’t jeopardize your sobriety is crucial, but it can feel like navigating a minefield. At SOBRLIFE, we understand the importance of maintaining your recovery while managing common illnesses.…

Our Experts Answer Questions on Becoming a Recovery Coach There are few jobs as rewarding as being a Recovery Coach! Every day I help clients navigate their life transitions and work on making positive changes to get them to a better place. People come to me struggling and in need of assistance in negotiating a necessary…

The Wisdom of Choosing a More Remote Treatment Center After detox, the current continuum of care in treating addiction often means immersion in a residential rehab program. While certainly not a prerequisite for lasting and successful recovery, this 24/7 environment means more accountability and better care in addiction treatment if done properly. And, if you’ve…

Looking at Personal Tales of Dependence on Amphetamines To state the obvious: Adderall is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. It may be prescribed to people who struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or narcolepsy. Adderall can also be abused, and an addiction can develop. Recognizing the signs of Adderall abuse is crucial…

Can a Recovering Addict Get Custody Back: How it is Done Regaining custody after drug use is tough but there’s a way back. This post will walk you through the ways to get custody back after drug use, what you need to do to prove your recovery and provide a stable home for your child.…

Using Media and Multimedia to Support Successful Sobriety To combat an addiction, a lot of people begin with detox and then complete a range of therapies and treatments at rehab. One of the most important methods of recovery is one-on-one therapy, which often includes addiction treatment art therapy. But why is art therapy for addiction…

The Progression of Self Medicating with Drugs and Alcohol Using substances in and of itself isn’t a reason to worry. Most adults use alcohol: that’s a substance. It’s substance abuse that’s the problem. This is exactly why it is so important to find out how to tell the difference between use and abuse. Many people…

Looking at the Ways to Rid Cannabis from Your System To get aside the technicalities, THC is the more common name for tetrahydrocannabinol. Unless you’ve been living on the moon, you already know that THC is the main ingredient in marijuana that causes many of the drug’s notorious psychological effects. But let’s get started on…