Trusting the Process: Letting Go of Control

At Spokane Falls Recovery Center, we believe that sobriety is possible, and recovery is lifechanging. When long-term sobriety is achieved, significant change is inevitable. Growth occurs naturally when we are able to put down the drink and work a program of recovery. Anyone who has gone through this process can attest that each new challenge…

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How to Start Over After Attending an Addiction Program

There is far more to recovery than just stopping your drug or alcohol use. Most individuals who have struggled with substance use issues have found that the real work of recovery begins after all use has stopped. The challenge becomes about reintegrating yourself into life; the inevitable “starting over” that must come after you have…

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Connection: Rediscovering the Significance of Human Relationships

“Suffering does not solve any problem mechanically as much as it reveals the constant problem that we are to ourselves, and opens up new spaces within us for learning and loving” – Richard Rohr   Connecting With Others Life is about connection. Human beings are social creatures. We are often at our best when we…

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What is Physical Dependence?

Nearly everyone has heard the word “addiction” before and knows the meaning of this word. However, terms you may not have heard of before are “physical dependence,” and “psychological dependence” which go hand in hand with addiction. As most people know, addiction is a chronic condition that is marked by a person actively seeking drugs…

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Understanding the Benefits of an Outpatient Rehab Center in Spokane

In the United States, millions of people struggle with substance abuse. Addiction to drugs and alcohol costs taxpayers billions each year and takes tens of thousands of lives. Many individuals who struggle with addiction never seek professional help, even though addiction (like any disease) often requires formal help. If you or a loved one is…