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    Understanding the Detox Process: What to Expect at Bluff Augusta

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    Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when facing the uncertainty of detox. At Bluff Augusta, we believe in providing compassionate, safe, [...]

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    The Power of Connection: Building a Support Network in Recovery

    636 words|3.2 min read|

    Recovery from addiction is a journey that requires strength, resilience, and a strong support system. While individual determination plays a crucial role, the power of [...]

  • Woman holding paper with text asking for help.

    Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Addiction

    705 words|3.5 min read|

    Recognizing the need for help is the first step toward reclaiming your life from addiction. Whether it’s you or a loved one struggling, identifying when [...]

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    New Year, New You: Starting Fresh in Recovery with Bluff Augusta

    697 words|3.5 min read|

    The start of a new year is a time for fresh beginnings and renewed commitments. For individuals in recovery or those considering taking the first [...]

  • A multiracial group of volunteers wearing warm casual clothing and accessories on a sunny cold winters day. They are talking before they start working on a community farm, planting trees and performing other tasks.

    Time Spent Outdoors Can Benefit All

    866 words|4.3 min read|

    While nearly everyone can benefit from therapy, not every form of therapy benefits everyone. For some, talk therapy is undeniably helpful and yields obvious results, [...]

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    Anyone Can Benefit From Movement-Based Therapy

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    Nearly everyone is familiar with the concept of talk therapy, but not everyone experiences the same benefits. Sitting and opening up to a counselor for [...]

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    Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder: Is It a Disease, a Mental Health Condition or Genetic? 

    942 words|4.7 min read|

    Alcohol consumption is a standard part of social life for many, but for some, it can spiral into a more serious issue—alcohol use disorder (AUD). [...]

  • Unrecognizable sad man drinking a beer alone in a dark room.

    Is “Functioning Alcoholic” Still a Common Term? Understanding Its Relevance Today

    979 words|4.9 min read|

    The term "functioning alcoholic" has been around for decades, often used to describe individuals who manage to maintain seemingly everyday lives while engaging in regular, [...]

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    A Relationship in Action: Building Frustration Tolerance and Understanding Trigger Points Through Real-Time Activities 

    941 words|4.7 min read|

    Navigating relationships can be one of life’s most challenging yet rewarding experiences. Whether it’s romantic, familial or friendship-based, relationships bring out both the best and [...]

  • Silhousette of man while stroking of therapy horse on meadow at sunset. Themes hippotherapy, care and friendship between people and animals.

    The Research Behind Equine-Assisted Therapy: Healing for Diverse Populations 

    1079 words|5.4 min read|

    Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has gained increasing recognition as a powerful therapeutic tool, offering emotional and psychological healing for various populations. This form of treatment leverages [...]

  • Man is embracing of therapy horse on meadow at sunset. Themes hippo therapy, care and friendship between people and animals.

    Your Horse Knows You’re Dysregulated, But Do You? How Equine-Assisted Therapy Uncovers Hidden Emotions 

    1040 words|5.2 min read|

    Horses are highly sensitive animals with extraordinary ability to perceive subtle environmental changes. This sensitivity makes them ideal therapy animals, as their behavior mirrors the [...]

  • A moment of emotional well-being as a woman tenderly rests her head on a horses back in a peaceful outdoor setting.

    Somatic Awareness: Strengthening Mind-Body Integration Through Equine-Assisted Therapy 

    934 words|4.7 min read|

    In our fast-paced, often stressful world, it’s easy to become disconnected from our bodies. We might ignore physical sensations, push through pain or numb ourselves [...]