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10 Things Everyone in Recovery Has to Remember

Gateway Foundation

Recovery is a lifelong process that offers hope for people overcoming substance use disorder. The recovery process teaches individuals positive coping skills, such as how to take care of their mental and physical health, skills for maintaining sobriety, and how to foster healthy relationships. How Far You Can Go.

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Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction

Gateway Foundation

Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) may also display antisocial behaviors. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or antisocial behavior can include poor impulse control, which can cause people to engage in risky behaviors, such as sharing needles with others, resulting in HIV or hepatitis.

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Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

Coping skills therapy: Among people with substance use disorder (SUD), about 50% also live with a mental illness , often anxiety or depression. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects anywhere from 14% to 60% of those with SUD, and the two disorders often feed into each other. Mutual Support Groups.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

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Substance use disorder. While research continues, safety planning, either before or after a suicide attempt, is proving to reduce future suicidal behavior and increase engagement with an individual’s behavioral health specialist. Substance use disorders and safety planning. Domestic violence. Suicide safety planning.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Substance use disorder. While research continues, safety planning, either before or after a suicide attempt, is proving to reduce future suicidal behavior and increase engagement with an individual’s behavioral health specialist. Substance use disorders and safety planning. Domestic violence. Suicide safety planning.

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What Does It Mean to Be Sober Curious?

Gateway Foundation

They don’t feel dependent on alcohol, nor has anyone raised any concerns about their drinking, so they don’t worry about why they engage in the drinking patterns they do. Let your close family and friends know that you are exploring sobriety and ask for them for their support. Reach out to Gateway Foundation.