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Dangers of Cross Addiction
Professional

The Dangers of Cross Addiction in Early Recovery

At The River Source, we take a holistic approach to substance abuse treatment. We focus on healing the body, mind, and spirit together because the three are equally important to your overall well-being. And part of that is engaging with what else the client must do to heal beyond getting clean.

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Addiction Stigma
Drug Addiction

Addressing the Stigma Around Addiction

The stigma around addiction is a complicated subject with no easy fix. All the same, our team at The River Source has found that discussion and education are a necessary part of overcoming the obstacles created by addiction.

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Is Recovery Enough
Recovery

IS RECOVERY ENOUGH?

At The River Source, we take a holistic approach to substance abuse treatment. We focus on healing the body, mind, and spirit together because the three are equally important to your overall well-being. And part of that is engaging with what else the client must do to heal beyond getting clean.

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Talking to Children About Addiction
Healthy Living

Talking To Children About Addiction

Many people are deeply affected by a loved one’s addiction, but children often carry the baggage for the rest of their lives. They’re less likely to really understand what’s going on at the time, and the resulting trauma during their parent’s addiction can be difficult for them to process.

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Aftercare Plans
Professional

CRAFTING THE PERFECT AFTERCARE PLAN

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Continuing care after treatment can be just as crucial to a client’s recovery as inpatient treatment, a fact that The River Source’s Lead Case

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Relapse Prevention

The Four Most Common Sources of Relapse

If you’re currently in recovery, the possibility of relapse will likely always be a source of worry. After all, addiction is a “chronic, relapsing disease” with relapse rates on par with other chronic diseases: according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the substance abuse relapse rate is around 40-60%, which is actually lower than relapse rates for high blood pressure and asthma (both 50-70%).

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Social media and Recovery
Healthy Living

Social Media and Recovery

If you’re in recovery, it’s especially important to be mindful of how you’re using social media, because of the impact it can have on your daily routine — and potentially, your sobriety. That’s why, at The River Source, we’ve put together a few points to consider when using social media while in recovery.

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