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Why Does Buena Vista Believe Case Management Is Important in Recovery?

March 9, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
Case management plays a crucial role in the addiction recovery process. Treatment programs at Buena Vista Recovery facilitate treatment as well as connect patients to resources, such as support groups and sober housing. They also help patients set goals and identify barriers to success by providing emotional support through difficult times.

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Embracing Vulnerability Is Part of Drug and Alcohol Treatment

March 8, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
Drug and alcohol addictions are complex problems that affect millions of people every year. Overcoming addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) requires individuals to turn inward and reflect on the circumstances and situations that brought them to substance use.

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Identifying Different Types of Addiction in Young Adults

March 7, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
When we think of addiction, we might picture a person with an addiction problem. These could be individuals who receive DUIs or those who can't hold a job because they can't stay sober during the week and therefore keep coming to work late. However, there are people struggling with addiction who may not even realize they have a problem. This can be especially true for young adults.

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Co-occurring Disorders Among Men

February 28, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
Addiction and mental health disorders are incredibly difficult to overcome on their own. However, many individuals may be challenged with overcoming both their use of drugs or alcohol and mental health disorders in tandem, called “co-occurring disorders.”

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Dieting and Healthy Eating Habits in Addiction Recovery

February 27, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
Overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a wholly transformational process. Effective treatment programs address not only how addictive substances have affected an individual but also their continued effects on each person's physical and mental health.

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The Role of Comfort and Luxury in Overcoming Addiction

February 25, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
The recovery journey of overcoming addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) is complex and difficult, filled with discomforts, challenges, and more. For those that are not navigating the challenges of recovery, it can be difficult to understand and sympathize with these challenges, and the prospect of a “luxurious” recovery can be confusing.

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Can I Pursue Love in Recovery?

February 24, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
Romantic relationships can provide amazing support for those in recovery. However, establishing these kinds of relationships while balancing active sober efforts is incredibly complicated. Jumping into romantic relationships too soon in recovery can bring unnecessary stress and risk to a person's emotional health, and even impact their continued sobriety.

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Who Makes the Most Effective Supports in Recovery?

February 23, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
Supports in recovery play an integral role throughout every stage of addiction treatment, whether an individual is just taking their first step into a dedicated medical detox program or is continuing to balance their continued sobriety and their personal life in outpatient care. However, not all supports will be able to offer the same level of care throughout the recovery process.

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Overcoming the Stigmas of Men Pursuing Addiction Treatment

February 22, 2023
Written By: Buena Vista Recovery
Men are often much less comfortable opening up about emotional challenges for many reasons, most of which stem from the cultural idea that men should exude strength or otherwise deny these emotions. From being told “boys don't cry,” or other similar notions, many men feel compelled to adhere to these expectations in daily life, even to a person's own detriment.

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