One of the most common questions people who try to quit drinking ask is whether they have to stop forever. Can they learn how to drink in moderation? Can they learn to become social drinkers? The answer is much more complex than the question would suggest. With recent global statistics reporting 2.8 million premature deaths …
Author Archives: Melissa Richter
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Jan
Jan
Alcohol and drugs currently and historically have played a crucial role in the lives of both individuals and societies when it comes to bonding and “social engagement”. Whether it’s coming of age rituals, religious ceremonies, weddings, funerals, or a host of other occasions or holidays, alcohol and/or drugs are always seemingly omnipresent. That is one …
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Dec
Dec
Get tips, tools and advice to enhance your sobriety by learning how to cultivate more joy and happiness in your life from the professionals at The River Rehab.
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Dec
Dec
Most people understand the importance of staying away from drugs and alcohol when you are trying to maintain your sobriety, yet there is a lot more that goes into it than just abstinence. Recent research has suggested that incorporating exercise into your routine has powerful and positive effects whether you are in rehab, or have …
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Dec
Dec
The holiday season is in full swing; and while many of us look forward to it, this can be a minefield of stress and anxiety for those in recovery. It’s the time of year where you gather with family and friends, attend parties and navigate a world of temptation when it comes to saying “no” …
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Nov
Nov
An internet or cyber addiction can be difficult to determine, as it is not always easy to know when your compulsions are getting the best of you. First recognized in 1995 by Dr. Ivan Goldberg, a New York psychiatrist, is broadly defined as “A maladaptive pattern of Internet use, leading to clinically significant impairment or …
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Nov
Nov
Get ready, because there is an exciting global trend called the “sober curious movement” that is changing the dialogue around sobriety. Yet it is not what you think or who you expect that is spearheading it. Incredibly, it is not the “old establishment” like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), or the usual suspects in the recovery world …
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Nov
Nov
Alcoholism is no joke, but it can be more difficult than you think to determine when you have crossed the line from “party animal” to a “problem drinker”. Those with HFA (High Functioning Alcoholic/Alcoholism) have an innate ability to hide in “plain sight” and this has quickly become the new buzzword for heavy drinkers. Here …
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Oct
Oct
It seems like every time you turn around there is a new diet or food trend on the horizon, and a recent report by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation found that 36% of Americans reported following a specific eating pattern or diet within the past year (2018). This is especially true for young …
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Oct
Oct
Recovery from addiction is no easy process, and most of us can use all the help we can get. One of the best things about the times we are living in is the ability to access information via the internet. There is a plethora of information; from a wide variety of sources, yet it is …
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