It’s rare for most people struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction to seek out recovery help on their own. It’s usually up to friends and family members to recognize the signs of addiction and to convince the individual to seek help via one on one discussions or through interventions. Familial support at this early phase …
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The difficulty of staying sober for someone who is an addict is incredibly difficult right from the start. They are an addict and have to do everything within their power to attempt to stay away from whatever substance or substances they are addicted to. This becomes all the more challenging when other people they live …
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For a lot of people, the attraction of illicit drugs is the possibility of getting that once in a lifetime feeling of total euphoria. Of course, a lot of the same people are also looking for a way to escape the difficulties they encounter in their lives. No drug on earth is more famous and …
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According to recent statistics, over 21 million US citizens have dealt with addiction at some point in their life, whether it is opioid, alcohol, or cocaine addiction. The number of deaths caused by drug overdose has tripled over the past century. Out of the 21 million Americans, only 10% can receive treatment in the form …
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Support groups are one of the most valuable tools you’ll have throughout recovery. Many people partake in support groups for the rest of their lives and consider them to be one of the most important influencers of their sobriety. Support groups keep you grounded, provide structure and offer a sense of accountability. They also make …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a few new challenges into how people manage their addictions. For people who have established their sobriety, it is common to be dealing with new potential triggers as fear and anxiety levels begin to rise. You might have also recently realized that you might need help dealing with an addiction …
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Therapy is the most effective form of addiction treatment, and there is no shortage of information online that details its importance. Aside from learning the different types of substance abuse therapy, it can be helpful to understand exactly what counseling is really all about. The principles of addiction therapy are rooted in giving people a …
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More often than not, inpatient rehab is just a first step in the recovery process. Even when drug use stops, the thinking and behavior that drive addiction can threaten your recovery efforts. Under these conditions, there’s a critical need for some form of ongoing sober living therapy. A sober living environment not only offers different …
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So, you just completed your stint in rehab. You likely feel pretty good physically. With that said, is it possible you are feeling a little apprehensive about resuming responsibility for the life you left behind to get treatment? Before you become overly concerned about feeling that way, you need to know those kinds of feelings …
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Halfway houses are sober living communities that allow residents a greater degree of freedom than they had in detox. They perform regular drug testing on residents, provide counseling services, and generally maintain a calm, recovery type atmosphere that gives you access to community resources while you’re in your first year or two of recovery. How …
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