Being a mother and struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) can greatly impact your relationship with your children and their lives. It can cause distance, negative feelings, long-term mental health conditions, and so much more. You may not even understand what your substance use is doing to them until you get sober. Once you have […]
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The 12 steps are based on the premise of giving yourself to a higher power. This does not mean that they are religious, but more so that there is a spiritual aspect to working a 12-Step program. These programs can be incredibly beneficial to your recovery journey and goal of obtaining long-term sobriety. For this
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Stillness is tranquil silence that provides a sense of peace. Being able to embody peace through stillness gives you the opportunity to better your mental and physical well-being. Even in the most chaotic and stressful situations, you can find stillness with proper practice. Spero Recovery can help you find your inner peace. Why Finding Comfort
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Supporting others and giving back to your community can help you heal from substance use disorder (SUD). Being willing to spend time helping others can reduce your risk of relapse and improve your quality of life. According to Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, “The mental health benefits of helping others have been well documented: mood improves, depression
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People who participate in residential treatment programs for substance use disorder (SUD) often have unrealistic recovery expectations. Treatment can help you set healthy, achievable goals that will give you the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. According to the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, “Goal setting and monitoring are a collaborative means of mapping and tracking
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Personalized treatment programs that are both accessible and high-quality provide the best outcomes for individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). According to the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, studies show “a need for more precise and personalized treatments, in which evidence-based interventions can be better tailored to the individual characteristics of addicted people.”
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Addiction takes over your entire world. It becomes your sole purpose to wake up in the morning and what drives you to get through the day. You are constantly thinking about using, obtaining the substance, or how to get money for it. This can threaten your financial stability, put you in debt, make you do
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There are a bunch of different recovery programs. Working a 12-Step based recovery program can help you reach long-term sobriety and prevent relapse. They connect you with an understanding and supportive community that can help unlock your potential. Spero Recovery uses the principles of The Twelve Steps to help you find your best self. Our
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