Insights
Insights
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Insights collects articles from respected sources and podcasts and articles from InterAct into a single location. InterAct is committed to elevating one's understanding of the disease of addiction, recovery and wellness strategies and ways to prevent substance misuse.
Life Skills & Adulting
Individuals in recovery often need a strategy to manage
life and job skills
Life Skills & Adulting
Because the disease of addiction often disrupts the process of maturing and experiencing normal life events in a healthy way, addicts sometimes fail to develop essential life skills such as finding and holding a job. Explore life skills and adulting strategies that are essential to lead a more normal and productive life.
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According to College Parents of America, "College is a time where young adults go off into the “real world” and begin to become adults. There are many skills that we assume these young adults have, but they may not know how to apply them in their own environment. These skills may seem obvious ...
adolescent, adulthood, adulting, College, life, parent, Skills
According to College Parents of America, "College is a time where young adults go off into the “real world” and begin to become adults. There are many skills that we assume these young adults have, but they may not know how to apply them in their own environment. These skills may seem obvious to us, but in order to set our students up for success, we need to make sure they are prepared."This article lists a number of important life skills every young adult should have before going to college. Read the full article
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According to Dave Ramsey, "We all have good intentions when it comes to saving money, right? We tell ourselves we’ll start saving once we reach a certain milestone, like when we hit a specific age, get a raise, or the kids move out. But in reality, you’ll only start saving money when you ...
adulting, budget, finance, money, saving
According to Dave Ramsey, "We all have good intentions when it comes to saving money, right? We tell ourselves we’ll start saving once we reach a certain milestone, like when we hit a specific age, get a raise, or the kids move out. But in reality, you’ll only start saving money when you develop healthy money habits and your future needs become more important than your current wants."This article shares 15 practical ways to easily save money. Read the full article
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adulthood, adulting, Career, interview, job, Tips
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Buddy T says, "If you have had problems with money management in the past, your continuing care counselor will probably make suggestions based on your previous experiences. By this time, your counselor probably knows you pretty well and knows whether or not money is going to be a problem for you as ...
abstinence, money, Recovery, Sobriety
Buddy T says, "If you have had problems with money management in the past, your continuing care counselor will probably make suggestions based on your previous experiences. By this time, your counselor probably knows you pretty well and knows whether or not money is going to be a problem for you as you return to work."This article discusses returning to work after going through a drug or alcohol rehab program, and the importance of money management in recovery.Read the full article
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Earning a regular paycheck is a sure predictor of successful long-term recovery from substance abuse. Research shows that having something to lose, such as a job, is a compelling incentive to stay sober. But staying sober also requires the successful maintenance of a healthy, well-balanced ...
Career, job, Recovery, Sobriety
Earning a regular paycheck is a sure predictor of successful long-term recovery from substance abuse. Research shows that having something to lose, such as a job, is a compelling incentive to stay sober.But staying sober also requires the successful maintenance of a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle, which takes daily commitment and can be hard to juggle with conflicting job responsibilities. These tips will help you prioritize your recovery without compromising your job security, based on firsthand experience with clients in early recovery.Read the full article
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