One of the great damages that drug addiction has on families is the sense of helplessness that is imparted on a recovering person’s support circle. When affection feels like smothering and helping feels like enabling, how do you effectively support your spouse, sibling, cousin, or friend? The answer is that, in order to be truly […]
Teenagers have more access to drugs and alcohol than ever before. It can be scary for parents if they discover their teen experimenting. It can be even scarier if you find out your teenager has a serious drug problem. It can be difficult for parents to tell the difference. Luckily, there are drug tests you
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Bipolar disorder is a potentially debilitating mental condition that can torture the mind. It’s common for people with bipolar disorder turn to drugs and alcohol to help numb the pain. Most people who go this route learn that drugs only temporarily mask the agony and can even cause more problems. People need to tackle the
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Alcoholism and drug addiction are complicated. Rarely, if ever, does someone abuse drugs or drink alcoholically without underlying symptoms. Oddly enough, one of the more common psychological afflictions for addicts is perfectionism. We drink or drug out of celebration for a perfect event. We may especially indulge ourselves to dangerously intoxicated levels when things don’t
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Spanish speakers comprise around 14% of the US population, and their numbers are growing every year. A significant number of Spanish speaking people have substance abuse and addiction problems. However, most Spanish speakers struggle to communicate or understand instructions in English. This makes it hard for them to connect with Rehabilitation centers where workers speak
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Alcoholism and drug addiction can present overwhelming challenges. Families and friendships get ripped to shreds and personal lives are devastated. It is unlikely that anyone not encamped on the side of a mountain, devoid of all news and social interaction, hasn’t heard or read something about the drug problems sweeping across the nation. There has
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Addiction is a chronic disease that impacts many lives all across the world. This disease directly affects brain chemistry, causing a person to experience a variety of different symptoms. Sometimes, these symptoms can mimic signs that your spouse may be cheating on you. Below, we will explain why these situations might look similar, how to
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When someone suffers from addiction, everyone around them suffers as well, especially the ones that care about them the most. In the heat of things, it can be easy to spew out hurtful remarks or take drastic measures as an attempt to make sense of the situation or just out of mere frustration. However, in
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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A substance abuse rehab is a place where addicts and alcoholics can go to be safe against the obstacles that impede their sobriety. They’re staffed by caring, compassionate healthcare professionals and mental healthcare workers that are trained to recognize the signs of substance abuse and other disorders. Once the condition is recognized, a plan of
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