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Not all friendships are meant to last forever. During your journey through addiction, you may have surrounded yourself with people who encouraged unhealthy behaviors, enabled destructive choices, or simply didn’t have your best interests at heart. Now that you are in recovery, those same friendships may no longer fit into the healthier life you’re working...Read More

When you’re in recovery, it’s not just substances you have to watch out for—it’s also the emotions, situations, and memories that can set you on edge and tempt you back toward old patterns. These moments are called emotional triggers, and they can feel like landmines scattered along your path. If you don’t recognize them early,...Read More

You’ve done the hard work of getting sober, and now you’re starting to think about what comes next. Maybe you’re asking yourself if you are ready to start dating. Or maybe you’ve met someone new and aren’t sure how that relationship will fit into your recovery. Dating in recovery can be complicated. On one hand,...Read More

Completing treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is a huge achievement. You’ve done something incredibly hard—something that takes courage, commitment, and honesty. But if you’re like many people leaving treatment, you might also feel a little unsure about what comes next. After weeks or months in a structured, supportive environment, the real world can feel...Read More

When you’re in recovery, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how far you still feel from where you want to be. Maybe you’ve just taken your first step into treatment. Or maybe you’ve been sober for a while but are still working to rebuild your relationships, your confidence, and your life. Whatever stage you’re in,...Read More

When you’re in recovery, your body and mind are doing some serious healing. You’re learning to live without the substances that once controlled your life, and you’re working hard to rebuild relationships, regain trust, and find peace within yourself. But there’s one essential part of healing that often gets overlooked: sleep. It might sound simple—something...Read More

When you’re in recovery, cravings can feel like sudden waves—strong, unpredictable, and hard to ignore. But here’s the good news: cravings are a normal part of the healing process, and you’re not powerless against them. The more you understand where they come from and how to respond, the more confident and in control you’ll feel....Read More

When you first begin your recovery journey, it can feel overwhelming. You’ve made a big, courageous decision to change your life—and that’s no small thing. But after the initial steps, you may find yourself wondering: What comes next? How do you keep moving forward when the path ahead feels uncertain?This is where setting goals becomes...Read More

No two people experience addiction in the same way. Your story is your own—shaped by your past, your pain, your personality, and everything in between. That’s why cookie-cutter treatment programs often fall short. True healing requires a plan that’s as unique as you are.At Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, we take...Read More

It’s common to fixate on screens. Whether it’s smartphones, tablets, laptops, or televisions, technology fills our daily lives. Although digital tools offer benefits, excessive screen time can negatively impact individuals, particularly those recovering from addiction. Cutting back on screen time allows you to remain present, reduce stress, and cultivate healthier habits that contribute to lasting...Read More