Why is Self-Care so Important in Recovery?

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is hard work. A person needs to change his or her lifestyle and mindset for their recovery. They must be determined throughout the process and maintain a positive attitude to have a successful response. Going through medical detox can invoke some severe withdrawals and sometimes medication is provided to [...]

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4 Hobbies to Pick Up to Help with Sobriety

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Staying sober can be a difficult task no matter what addiction you’re dealing with. When it comes to rehab and addiction treatment, there are many holistic approaches and practices to help you recover from an addiction. That being said, there are plenty of healthy hobbies you can pick up to help with your sober life

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The Relationship of Stress and Addiction

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Everyone deals with stress whether they like it or not. Life brings different types of stress into our daily routine. Sometimes, the stress can be more difficult depending on the day. In our lives, many people deal with stress due to work, school, relationships, and even money. How people handle their stress varies upon the

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Helping Impaired Professionals in the Law Industry

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

There are many industries in the working field that are demanding and stressful. Attorneys constantly deal with pressure and stress due to cases they have. The law industry can be very daunting to many, but also very rewarding. Impaired professionals can be all over the workforce. It doesn’t matter which work field a person is

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5 Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Holidays can be very stressful. Some people drink alcohol throughout the holiday season to cope with stress, loneliness, or depression. While many families get together during the holidays, many people do not have family members who live nearby or have a difficult time getting along with them. People also drink during the holidays to celebrate

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The Importance of Emotional Sobriety

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

The focus is on physical sobriety typically in recovery but emotional sobriety is just as important. The reasons a person began using drugs or alcohol in the first place must be assessed if a person hopes to recover fully. As the body adjusts to life without drugs or alcohol, the person can slowly concentrate on

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A New Lifestyle in Recovery

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Addiction Changes Your Life Negatively Addiction causes a person to continue his or her self-destructive behavior even though it brings harmful consequences. The brain changes chemically and physiologically when a person has an addiction. The individual becomes physically dependent on drugs or alcohol and experiences painful withdrawals when not using or consuming them. A person

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The Importance of Reading in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Addiction recovery is something that is crucial for someone who is struggling with an addiction. Whether your addiction is with drugs, alcohol, or anything else, recovery and rehab plays a major role in getting your life clean and back on track for the better. There are many elements to the recovery progress. At Cypress Lake

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The Healing Power of Exercise

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Exercise is not everyone’s cup of tea and it may be the last thing a person wants to think about. However, physical exercise is not just about losing weight, it is also part of feeling better, feeling grounded and improving physical and mental health. Confidence goes way up when people feel better and it is

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The Relationship of Nicotine Vapes and Addiction

Drug Addiction / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

The trend of vaping and JUULing is putting teens at risk for serious health complications. Vapes, vaporizers, JUULs, and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are electronic nicotine delivery systems often used to replace other habit-forming nicotine delivery vessels, such as cigarettes, which are addictive. What are Vapes? The vape and JUUL devices are battery powered and deliver

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Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Why is Self-Care so Important in Recovery?

4 Hobbies to Pick Up to Help with Sobriety

The Relationship of Stress and Addiction

Helping Impaired Professionals in the Law Industry

5 Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays

The Importance of Emotional Sobriety

A New Lifestyle in Recovery

The Importance of Reading in Addiction Recovery

The Healing Power of Exercise

The Relationship of Nicotine Vapes and Addiction

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