Addiction is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the brain and changes how someone behaves. Addiction can cause intense urges to take drugs or alcohol, despite negative consequences. These intense drug cravings lead to compulsive behaviors; even when an addict no longer enjoys taking a substance or using it, there are very little effects anymore. […]
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The first few days out of rehab can be a road bump for any newly-initiated ex-addict. If you are facing the first day on your own, this blog post will give you some helpful advice on making yourself feel a little more comfortable. It’s easy for the feelings that went with drug abuse to manifest
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When a person is considering getting treatment for their substance abuse issues, they should not have to worry about their situation being kept confidential. According to the law, everybody has a right to have their treatment be confidential. Whether they are trying to get a job, housing, or be part of a government program, and
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People with an addiction don’t always look or behave the way that you would expect. While you may see people with a drug or alcohol addiction being portrayed as looking disheveled or unemployed, you need to know that some people can keep it together for many years. If you find yourself wondering why functional addicts
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It may not matter how diligently you continue on the road to recovery or how much you wish to remain sober. Unfortunately, relapse is a possibility at some point for recovering addicts. Relapse rates during the recovery period are typically from 40% to 50%, according to statistics from the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Many
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Alcoholics know that drinking is a problem. But they may not be aware of how much it impacts their lives and the lives of those around them. The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem with alcohol. This can be difficult for many alcoholics because denial is often one of the hallmarks
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This sentiment is commonly expressed in the addiction treatment world by both patients and their loved ones who attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings only to relapse shortly after attending them. The worst part of relapse is knowing how hard it will be to get back up again, but you’ll be stronger and more
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Becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs is a serious problem. If it is one you are dealing with, you’ll want to go to a reputable detox program as soon as possible. While it is technically possible to detox on your own, addiction experts will never advise it. For one thing, detoxing from certain substances can
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Addiction is a serious issue that millions of men, women, and teenagers deal with every day. When you are struggling with an addiction of your own, rehab should be your very first step to getting clean and sober. If you have never been to rehab before, it’s normal to have a few or more questions
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When it comes to your health and happiness, it is natural to want to make sure that any drug rehab center you choose is committed to helping you get sober. During your search for addiction treatment, you might come across a few centers that offer guarantees. You might have even begun your search hoping to
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