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Drinking and Drugs Were My Anger Management Techniques

Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve heard of the stereotypical angry drunk. Overdoing alcohol or drugs helps some people release the anger and frustration they build up inside. For others, unresolved anger problems lead to substance abuse because it helps them numb their feelings of sadness and frustration. As a result, effective rehab must provide anger management techniques for those…

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I Need Some Stress Management Techniques Without Drugs

Addiction, Counseling, Recovery, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Without drugs or alcohol, life can become very difficult. This is completely normal in the early stages of recovery. You have to realize that you were most likely drinking or using drugs as unhealthy stress management techniques. When you get sober, stress doesn’t magically go away, so it’s important to learn new techniques to help…