November 29, 2018 11:06 pm
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The holidays are a time to gather, celebrate and make memories, but the holidays can also be a stressful time. Many people struggle with family, money worries and other stressors. And if you are struggling with an addiction, the holidays can be particularly difficult. At Advanced Sober Living in Phoenix, AZ, we often have individuals coming to us asking how they can avoid a relapse during the holiday season. The best thing you can do is to have a plan. Identifying what challenges you may face during the holidays and preparing for those challenges ahead of time can make all... View Article
July 18, 2018 8:42 pm
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Addiction is a life-long battle. If you or someone you love is currently exhibiting symptoms of an addiction related disorder, it’s important to understand the long-term implications of substance addiction, and maintain realistic recovery expectations. If you understand the monumental control and interpersonal support necessary to overcome substance abuse, you’ll be better prepared to undertake your own addiction battle, or support your loved one as they fight against substance abuse. Rehabilitation programs are often a great way to help people along their journey toward independence from substance abuse. Rehab programs exist in a number of different forms, including outpatient programs... View Article
May 30, 2018 12:33 am
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One of the biggest obstacles that people struggling with addiction face in their road to recovery is the triggers that suddenly cause difficult-to-suppress urges to use substances again. It might be seeing old friends or acquaintances, or experiencing certain types of stress. These triggers differ for everyone, but it’s important that anyone fighting to recover from addiction knows what these triggers are so they can better develop plans to fight against them. Identifying triggers to help you achieve sober living in Phoenix, AZ can be difficult, as they might not necessarily have a direct physical effect on your body. There... View Article
March 28, 2018 6:36 pm
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Addiction to anything, whether it be gambling, narcotics or alcohol, can be an embarrassing truth to reveal to your friends and loved ones. Keeping your addiction a secret, however, is a damaging behavior that may result in a downward spiral. It’s important to have an active and engaged support network of people who know what you’re struggling through so that they can assist you with recovery and help you through your relapses. Working with a facility specializing in clean and sober living in Phoenix, AZ is an important way that you can learn how to cope with your addiction and... View Article
March 16, 2018 6:21 am
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One of the most difficult things for people beginning their journey to sobriety is finding ways to stay active and have fun without alcohol or drugs. For these people, there is often an assumption that a sober life is a boring life, but this is not at all true. It is absolutely possible to have fun while recovering. It is definitely true that you will undergo a lot of life changes during your recovery. In many circumstances, recovery doesn’t just involve eliminating alcohol or drugs—it also involves the elimination of other types of unhealthy habits and behaviors that may have... View Article
