Coping Skills for Relapse Prevention

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Medically Reviewed by: Eric Chaghouri Navigating the recovery journey from drug addiction presents a significant challenge, often likened to steering a ship through stormy seas. The threat of relapse—resuming drug use after an attempt to cease—stands as a dark, looming presence, akin to unpredictable waves ready to derail those unprepared. This article serves as a […]

4 DBT Therapy Techniques to Know

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4 DBT Therapy Techniques Anyone with mental health problems or emotional distress should seek therapy. Professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed counselors, and social workers, use different therapeutic approaches. One of the most commonly used psychotherapies is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Psychotherapists can use this approach in individual, group, internet-based, or phone therapy. Before a […]

Finding and Relearning Intimacy in Sobriety 

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Relationships, love, and sex are already complicated enough. Adding drug or alcohol abuse to the equation only makes it harder. People who deal with substance abuse often struggle with relearning or finding intimacy in their relationships.  One of the most common issues that new recoveries face is relationships. Addiction can hurt relationships whether they’re with […]