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What’s the Difference Between a Lapse and a Relapse?

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care The road to recovery is not linear. People often experience many ups and downs during addiction recovery. Part of this may involve lapses or relapses. Lapses are different from relapses in their level of severity.  Defining Lapse vs. Relapse Lapses are different from relapses in

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How Many Days Does It Take to Break an Addiction?

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care There is no one-size-fits-all timeline for addiction recovery. Traditionally, detoxification from a particular substance takes about one week, but how long it takes to break an addiction varies from person to person. Additionally, the length of time may vary depending on the specific substance. While

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Sobriety: If You Can Get Past the First, You Can Succeed

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care Why the First Days of Sobriety Are the Hardest Starting a sobriety journey can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming. The first few days are the worst, because both your body and your mind have to adjust to doing without whatever substance you were taking. Understanding

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Relapse Prevention Plan Template: How to Build Your Own

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care Every individual is capable of creating a relapse prevention plan that addresses their specific needs and goals. Templates and plans create predictability and accountability for preventing relapses in the future.  Following a template/plan can help you maintain your sobriety. This is because your plan is

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Understanding Levels of Care in Addiction Treatment

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care There are different levels of care in addiction treatment, ranging from levels 1-4. These levels have been created by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, or the ASAM. Levels help to differentiate and clarify the level of services provided. If you or a loved one

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What Is Wilderness Rehab

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care Among all the forms of rehab available to you, wilderness rehab is one of the most unusual – and controversial. That said, many still believe that it can be beneficial. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this form of

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How Long Does Heroin Detox Take: A Comprehensive Guide

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care Heroin detox is a vital first step on your path from addiction to recovery. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about heroin detox – its symptoms, how long it takes, its influencing factors, and what treatments are available to support

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What’s Rehab Like? A Comprehensive Guide

Reviewed by: Aware Recovery Care Rehabilitation programs – called “rehab” for short – can be helpful for people in the beginning stages of their recovery from addictions to alcohol or other substances. If you want to know more about what rehab is like, keep reading. We’ll tell you everything you

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