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Life after rehab: what to expect in your first 90 days
The first three months after treatment are when recovery moves from a structured program into your real life. Here is a week-by-week map of what tends to happen and how to get through it.
How to deal with cravings: 12 skills that work in the moment
A craving feels like an order. It is closer to a wave: it rises, peaks and passes. Here are practical, pathway-neutral skills for riding out drug and alcohol cravings.
What is MAT? Medication for addiction treatment, explained without the myths
Buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone are some of the most studied tools in addiction medicine, and some of the most misunderstood. Here’s a clear, plain-English guide.
Insomnia in early recovery: why sleep falls apart after quitting, and how to get it back
Lying awake at 3 a.m. is one of the most common, and most frustrating, parts of early recovery. Here’s why it happens and what actually helps, starting with CBT-I.
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How to write a relapse prevention plan (with a free template)
A relapse prevention plan is a short, personal document you write on a good day to guide you on a hard one. Here is how to build yours, section by section, with a worked example.
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