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Addiction recovery is a journey, and it can be a challenging path at times. It requires hard work and dedication to overcome addiction and help the body and mind to heal. Drugs and alcohol can take a toll on the body, and physical recovery may require extra effort. Receiving help for drug addiction can teach…
Substance use disorders can develop quickly and have a profound impact on the life you once knew, changing everything from who you spend time with to where you go to what you do. Entering a women’s recovery program can help you to regain control of your life and remember who you wanted to be. It…
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be frustrating and heartbreaking. You want them to get better, but perhaps previous attempts to talk to them about treatment have been ineffective, or maybe they’re in denial about the severity of the problem. When nothing else seems to be working, families often hold an intervention to…
Substance use disorders do not affect just the person in active addiction – they affect the entire family and everyone who interacts with the person. As a loved one, it can be hard to resist the urge to blame yourself for their addiction or feel as though you played some part in it. But you…
You’ve worked hard to get where you are in your recovery, and the last thing you want is for something as simple as boredom to set you back. Boredom can be a big trigger for relapse because your mind starts to wander and you may slip back into old routines. Along the same lines, always…
Before we were surrounded by technology, we were surrounded by nature. The United States is filled with woodlands, mountains, lakes, and streams, and Maine is no exception. Crossroads incorporates nature into addiction treatment for its vast healing potential. Free from the distraction of technology, clients can focus on the natural beauty and peace of the…
When it comes to treating substance use disorders, there are many addiction treatment centers in Maine to choose from. Each of these facilities offers different approaches and strategies for recovery. There has been a surge in treatment facilities, sober living communities, and outpatient clinics that offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) throughout Maine, but these are not…
It should come as no surprise that drugs and alcohol can be hard on the body and contribute to poorer health and complications with existing health problems. This can be especially true for individuals who have diabetes. Substance use can make it more difficult to effectively manage blood sugar and reduce risk of problems such…
Life is unpredictable. While there are many things that are your control, there are also many things that are not. For instance, loved ones pass away, natural disasters strike, jobs are cut, and disappointments occur. Though you may not be able to stop these things from happening, you can control how you respond and how…
A well-balanced diet is an essential building block for a healthier lifestyle for everyone, but especially individuals in addiction recovery. Drug and alcohol use can impact everything from appetite to absorption of nutrients to mental health. When the body is not properly nourished, you may experience a variety of symptoms including low energy, low blood…