6 Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem

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Self-esteem is necessary during recovery because it gives you the confidence to keep moving forward. If you find your motivation weakening, then the confidence you feel in your abilities may also falter. Thankfully, there are many ways to improve how you think and feel about yourself. Psychotherapy is often used in facilities like White House […]

Animal-Assisted Therapy and Your Continuing Care

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Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) describes any therapeutic method that involves using an animal in treatment. Researchers have known for decades that interacting with animals decreases stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Recently AAT has become more popular. All types of animals are being used to help people overcome mental health and physical challenges related to substance […]

The Importance of Being Honest About Your Circumstances

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Addiction has a ripple effect that touches the people close to you and your local community. When you try to avoid taking responsibility or accepting your current circumstances, you might unintentionally cause pain for individuals around you. Therefore, it is essential, to be honest with the people you care about in your life and yourself.  […]