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Mental Health & Wellness
What to Do After an Emotional Breakdown

🎧 Listen to: If you are wondering what to do after an emotional breakdown, the most important thing to know is that you aren’t “crazy”—you’re

Visualizing the three pillars of emotional intelligence in recovery: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, and Social Awareness.
Addiction & Recovery
How Emotional Intelligence Supports Recovery

🎧 Listen to: Lasting sobriety requires more than willpower—it requires Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Addiction replaces feeling with numbness, leaving an EQ deficit. Comfort Recovery helps

Visualizing the strong link between OCD and substance abuse and the struggle with intrusive thoughts.
Addiction & Recovery
The Connection Between OCD and Substance Abuse

🎧 Listen to: For many, substance abuse is an “instant compulsion” used to silence the chaos of OCD. Comfort Recovery Center treats this dual diagnosis

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Addiction & Recovery
How to Celebrate Recovery Milestones Meaningfully

🎧 Listen to: Summary: Meaningful milestone celebration is a vital mental tool that reinforces healthy habits. Celebrations should prioritize internal growth and spiritual evolution over

Image representing the use of spiritual practices in recovery for grounding and finding inner stability.
Addiction & Recovery
Spiritual Practices That Help Ground You in Recovery

🎧 Listen to: Summary: Spiritual practices are practical tools for grounding and stability in recovery. They focus on connection, purpose, and inner peace, achieved through

Winding path symbolizing the long-term journey and milestones of addiction recovery.
Addiction & Recovery
Addiction Recovery Milestone Statistics You Should Know

Summary: Achieving sobriety is a long-term process, and understanding key statistics provides realistic expectations. Addiction relapse rates (40%-60%) are comparable to other chronic diseases like