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7 Tips for staying sober during the silly season
The end of year is often associated with joy and festivities. However, for those in recovery it can be a challenging time filled with triggers and temptations. With the right strategies, you can navigate the silly season while staying committed to your recovery. Here...
Non alcoholic drinks: The pros and cons if you’re in recovery
In recent years the market for non alcoholic drinks has seen a significant surge in popularity. Not only from people who suffer from an alcohol substance use disorder, but also from an increase in general health awareness. Non alcoholic drinks mimic the taste and...
How to get sober
Are you looking for a quick way to sober up? Unfortunately, there isn’t anything you can do to speed up the process of lowering your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Your liver just needs time to filter your blood and remove the alcohol from your system. However,...
Understanding codependency in recovery
Codependency and addiction are two complex issues which often intertwine. Understanding the relationship between them can help with developing healthier and more balanced lives for all involved. What is codependency? Codependency is a relationship dynamic whereby an...
Getting sober without rehab
There is no one size fits all when it comes to addiction recovery. Some important steps when tackling an addiction is understanding what addiction is and how it works as well as strategies to change. Addiction treatment services provide insight into addiction...
What happens after rehab?
There was probably a time where getting to rehab seemed like an impossible feat. When the idea of going into a program felt scary or impossible, and seemed useless or perhaps even completely unnecessary. However, you got yourself there. You accepted you needed to...
What is porn addiction?
Addiction to pornography is very similar to any other addiction - be that drugs, alcohol, or gambling. As with any addiction, issues arise when a person’s use interferes with their relationships, work, and day to day life. Gone are the days where pornography was...
Relationships in recovery
The most important relationship in recovery is the one you have with yourself. In the early stages of recovery it’s vital to work on reconnecting with and understanding YOU. Who you are, your beliefs, your truths, and what is important to you. As you start to set...
What is rehab really like?
Are you considering rehab but feeling a bit uncertain about what to expect once you walk through those doors? If you’re expecting a sterile environment, that’s not what you are going to experience at Arrow Health. On your first day we run you through an induction into...
What is a high functioning addict?
You may have heard the term high functioning addict being used by or about someone with an addiction issue. This is a term that is generally used to reference addicts of a particular socio-economic demographic who can afford to use this term. It tends to be associated...