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What does dual diagnosis mean?
Ever wondered what a dual diagnosis means? Should you consider a dual diagnosis for yourself? We explore here.
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Relapse prevention strategies
Top 10 relapse prevention strategies. We review the most effective strategies for preventing relapse into drug, alcohol or behavioral addictions. Guest writer Henry Steinberger, Ph.D., the author of the SMART Recovery® Handbook, joins us here.
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SMART Recovery meetings: What to expect
Looking to attend one of your first SMART Recovery® meetings? SMART Recovery Facilitator Patrick Garnett describes what happens during meetings here.
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Relapse prevention plan: Should I have one?
Relapse prevention plans. Do they really help? Should former drug addicts and alcoholics take the time to make out a plan to prevent relapse? More here.
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Dealing with depression: Self-help activities in recovery
Depression is common in recovery and in life. For dealing with depression, we offer three (3) simple self-help activities that can help.
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Are inpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers always necessary?
Can you get sober without inpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers? Yes. Learn more here.
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Self esteem building for addicts: How can I recover a healthy sense of self?
Which came first: lousy self esteem or addiction? Learn how to build a healthy sense of self after you stop drinking or drugging here.
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Staying clean and sober
Staying clean and sober: 5 things you can do in a crisis. Learn how to deal with a crisis and remain clean and sober here.
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Is it wrong to be selfish in early recovery?
Is it wrong to be selfish when you’re newly clean and sober? Yes. And no. We review both sides of the argument for and against selfishness in addiction recovery here.
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Top 10 national drug or alcohol use hotlines
For people in need of urgent help with drug or alcohol problems, we offer the top 10 telephone hotlines.



