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Bel Aire Recovery Center blog articles on the topic of addiction recovery for individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Here you will find information and resources on the subject.

Gossip can harm recovery, fueling shame and increasing relapse risk. Learn why protecting privacy and compassion is vital for healing.
Some people love a juicy story. They love hearing them, retelling them, and exchanging them with others who might have related (or even unrelated) stories to share. Often, these stories are built around sketchy facts, eager assumptions, a dose of judgment, and imaginative speculation. In other words, these juicy stories are not always true. Even...
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A joyful young woman with curly hair listens to music on headphones outdoors at sunset, smiling and holding her phone.
As you would expect, this blog post is about your recovery from a substance use disorder. But before we get to that, we would like you to take a moment to think about your favorite song.It might take a moment for you to settle on a single song. After all, the world is filled to...
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Man sitting on a rocky hilltop at sunset, looking out over the landscape.
Here is something important to remember: Getting treatment for a substance use disorder is a big deal. Not everyone can bring themselves to do it for one reason or another. But for those who decide to put drugs or alcohol behind them, the treatment process can help them get their recovery journey underway.So, at the...
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A group of friends sitting on blankets in a backyard at night watching an outdoor movie projected on a screen, surrounded by string lights and trees.
The summer often sees the release of several big-budget films designed to fill the seats at your local movie theaters. This year’s batch of movies includes a new entry in the Mission Impossible franchise, a new Superman flick, and a new take on the Marvel superhero team, The Fantastic Four.It might seem like none of...
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Woman sitting comfortably indoors, smiling as she writes in a notebook
A person who is struggling with drugs or alcohol can rarely set or accomplish significant goals. That is because a substance use disorder has a way of taking over the entirety of a person’s life in ways that make everything worse rather than better. It is hard to succeed in any area of life when...
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Woman stretching in bed at sunrise, with soft morning light filtering through sheer curtains, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Three interrelated areas in your life can provide ongoing support to your recovery: good nutrition, regular exercise, and restful sleep.In the first two cases—eating and exercising—it is easy to see how the choices we make lead to better or worse outcomes. More fruits and vegetables? Good. More candy bars and sodas? Bad. A 30-minute walk...
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Two people sit outdoors on yoga mats with eyes closed, each placing one hand on their chest while practicing mindful breathing in a sunlit park.
Do you ever find yourself replaying mistakes you made in the past? Most everyone does—and a person in recovery from a substance use disorder could easily fall into the habit of revisiting bad choices made while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That kind of regretful look backwards is known as rumination.Do you ever...
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Woman making a bed in a bright, organized bedroom filled with plants, books, and home decor.
When you are in recovery from a substance use disorder, you know there are a number of things you can do to help yourself continue to steer clear of drugs and alcohol. For example, you know the importance of attending 12-Step meetings such as AA or other recovery meetings so that you can get and...
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A multigenerational family.
All of us—even the most introverted among us—have lots of relationships in our lives. For example, you have relationships with your family members, your collection of friends, your coworkers, your faith community, and the list goes on and on. If you are a person in recovery from a substance use disorder, you also have relationships...
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person taking some herbs off their plant in their kitchen to cook with - gardening in recovery - cooking in recovery
Of late, we have been writing quite a bit about healthy eating in recovery—a key strategy for maintaining your physical health, your mental health, and your hard-won freedom from drugs or alcohol. In keeping with that theme, we want to explore a couple of ways that you can be even more directly involved in what...
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