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Treating Co-occurring Disorders in Addiction Recovery

Treating Co-Occurring Disorders in Addiction Recovery

Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Co-occurring disorders are when a substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders occur simultaneously....

What Is a Higher Power in Addiction Recovery?

What Is a Higher Power in Addiction Recovery?

Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Effective recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) requires not only healing an individual’s body and...

New Hobbies for Sober Living in Addiction Recovery

New Hobbies for Sober Living in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 07/03/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is a lifelong journey. While the...

Developing Gratitude This Holiday Season in Addiction Recovery

Developing Gratitude This Holiday Season in Addiction Recovery

Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO of Authentic Recovery Center The holiday season can bring about a mix of emotions for...

Is Marijuana a Safe Drug?

Is Marijuana a Safe Drug?

Updated on 1/31/2023 Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO of Authentic Recovery Center As both the medicinal and recreational use of...

Drug Misuse, Abuse and Addiction

Drug Misuse, Abuse and Addiction

Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO of Authentic Recovery Center Addiction is a complex substance use disorder (SUD) that changes the...

The Benefits of Exercise Therapy in Addiction Recovery

The Benefits of Exercise Therapy in Addiction Recovery

Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO of Authentic Recovery Center Recovery from mental health conditions and substance use disorder (SUD) requires...

When Depression and Addiction Co-Occur

When Depression and Addiction Co-Occur

Update on 09/18/23 Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO When you experience symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness and hopelessness,...

Understanding Behavioral Addictions

Understanding Behavioral Addictions

Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO of Authentic Recovery Center The term “addiction” is most commonly used in reference to substance...

Why Do Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Often Occur Together?

Why Do Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Often Occur Together?

Updated on 4/13/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Individuals who have substance use disorder (SUD) experience increased risks of developing...