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Peace With the Past: How To Make Amends

By Phil Kosanovich on December 30, 2021

Upon attending a drug and alcohol rehab, you’ll be required to face up to your past. It can be painful to revisit a period of your life marked by addiction and lack of control, especially if you feel guilty or ashamed of the things you’ve done and the hurt you may have caused. However, doing […]

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3 Signs Your Drinking Is Out of Control

By Phil Kosanovich on December 28, 2021

Alcohol is everywhere and is often a part of many people’s daily lives. It is used to toast celebrations and drown sorrows in commiserations. Even drinking alcohol to the point of a hangover is socially acceptable. Most people consume alcohol on occasion without long-term adverse effects. But alcohol is an addictive substance that can have […]

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When Is the Right Time To Reach Out for Help?

By Phil Kosanovich on December 23, 2021

Across the world, millions of people struggle with drug and alcohol addictions every day. However, most people will deny this due to internal and external shame, stigma, judgment, and consequences that may arise. Even if you are honest with yourself, it can be hard to admit you have a problem with drugs or alcohol. This […]

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PTSD and Addiction – What Is the Connection?

By Phil Kosanovich on December 21, 2021

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that individuals may experience after living through a traumatic event like war, violence, or natural disaster. People living with PTSD may have been involved in the event itself, witnesses to it, or traumatized by hearing another’s story – a condition known as secondary trauma. Those living […]

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Spirituality in Sobriety – More Than Finding God

By Phil Kosanovich on December 17, 2021

Spirituality and sobriety are often talked about together. Having a spiritual practice is hugely beneficial for many and helps to keep people dedicated to recovery. Although spirituality and God can have a strong connection for many people, spirituality does not have to involve organized religion. It is a term with a definition that has shifted […]

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4 Tips for Facing Fears in Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on December 14, 2021

Overcoming fear in addiction recovery is one of the most integral steps to sustained sobriety. This is because fear and addiction perpetuate each other and can create a vicious cycle that is challenging to escape. Addiction can have a similar reaction. For example, substances and addiction rewire the brain to avoid fear and satisfy cravings. […]

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How To Successfully Prepare For Detox

By Phil Kosanovich on November 19, 2021

The first steps into addiction treatment can be nerve-wracking, and understandably so. Detox can sound terrifying, especially with the laundry list of side effects that can come along with it. However, Cornerstone’s detox program in Orange County is one of the long-running medical detox program in the world and is more straightforward than people think, […]

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What Are PAWS?

By Phil Kosanovich on November 16, 2021

Upon researching drug and alcohol withdrawal, you might have come across the acronym PAWS. Otherwise known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome, it can be challenging to understand PAWS, especially when there is an overload of information and plenty of unfamiliar terms used. If you are hoping to understand what PAWS is, you have come to the […]

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Peace With the Past: How To Make Amends

PTSD and Addiction – What Is the Connection?

Heavy Using vs. Addiction – What’s the Difference?

Work Pressure and Addiction – Is Burnout To Blame?

Peace With the Past: How To Make Amends

3 Signs Your Drinking Is Out of Control

When Is the Right Time To Reach Out for Help?

PTSD and Addiction – What Is the Connection?

Spirituality in Sobriety – More Than Finding God

4 Tips for Facing Fears in Recovery

How To Successfully Prepare For Detox

What Are PAWS?