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While addiction is always possible, people of different ages will have their own stresses, goals, and needs throughout the recovery process. Working with professionals to explore how addiction affects each person's age and lifestyle is necessary to make the most of any professional treatment program.

With the increased discourse surrounding the legality of marijuana and the use of prescription medical marijuana rising across the country, there has been an equal increase in misconceptions and misinformation surrounding the use of the drug. Despite any push for legal or medical use, marijuana is still a dangerous and addictive drug.

For those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), social media can undoubtedly impact sobriety. Understanding the role of social media throughout addiction recovery is necessary to embrace its benefits while mitigating potential dangers. There are always new skills those in recovery can adopt to engage with social media in a safe and positive manner.

Navigating feelings of anxiety and depression, rebuilding relationships, and challenging internalized self-destructive beliefs while addressing the continued effects of substance use is incredibly complicated. However, embracing spirituality in recovery can be instrumental in providing a sense of belonging and direction to this otherwise tumultuous time.

Talking about substance use and addiction is always difficult, with tense emotions and atmospheres making it difficult to balance such sensitive topics in a healthy and supportive manner. It is common for spouses to become defensive when confronted about their use of drugs or alcohol.

Detox is the process of ridding the body of remnants of alcohol and other drugs. Before an individual can truly embrace treatment and all it has to offer, each person must first cease the active use of addictive substances. Detox is the time when an individual can safely expel addictive substances from their body, preparing each individual to embrace new coping strategies, perspectives, and therapeutic opportunities with a sober mindset. 

Approximately 11% of children grow up in a home with at least one parent who either is currently diagnosed with substance use disorder or had an unhealthy relationship with drugs or alcohol in the past. The effects of addiction on children carry profound damage to development, whether they are engaging with such destructive substances themselves or living in a household where their use is commonplace.

Being convicted of a DUI comes with many consequences. However, many of these are emotional, and such charges change how an individual views themselves and impacts how they navigate relationships with others.

Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is difficult, and it is common to feel a mix of emotions throughout every stage of the addiction recovery journey. However, anger can be one of the most prevalent emotions during this time of change. Learning to process anger and overcome its potentially destructive effects is essential for maintaining a healthy emotional state in sobriety.

There are always new ways to celebrate sobriety, and exploring a number of new strategies can further facilitate the earned feelings of accomplishment made at every step of the recovery journey.