Most illnesses, however serious, can be cured with some form of medication. Addiction is not one of them. A patient can only learn how to control and fight their urges, but they never completely cure the condition. That is not to mean that those fighting the condition should completely give up because there is no [...]
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Risks of Smoking Shisha Shisha, also called Hookah, is a water pipe of Arabic origin. The instrument itself can be tall or short and can be made of glass, copper, brass, aluminum, and even gold. There are several holes from which the hose is inserted where the user can take in the flavored smoke. Although [...]
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Risks of Smoking Shisha Shisha, also called Hookah, is a water pipe of Arabic origin. The instrument itself can be tall or short and can be made of glass, copper, brass, aluminum, and even gold. There are several holes from which the hose is inserted where the user can take in the flavored smoke. Although [...]
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What are the Common Criteria Required for Admission? Entering a drug rehab or addiction treatment center can be one of the best decisions a person can make. Overcoming an addiction can be difficult on its own, but having the help of professionals, as well as working on the underlying causes of the problem will be [...]
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Drug addiction is not only a problem among adults. It is also a concern among children and teens. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that in a study conducted in 2015,10.1 percent of children, 12 years old and older, in the United States, admitted to having used illicit drugs during the past month. [...]
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It is common knowledge how substance abuse is dangerous to one’s health. Different kinds of drugs and alcohol can harm an individual’s body in different ways, but the risks are compounded when the substances are taken in combination. One of the most common, yet very deadly combinations is opiates and alcohol. On their own, these [...]
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Early this month, a group of young teenage boys aged 15 to 18 years old, walked 70 miles carrying a flag that signifies addiction awareness to raise the public’s consciousness on the serious problem of drug addiction, suicide and depression among young people. It took them four days to walk from Augusta to Bangor. The [...]
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The dangers, effects, and risks of drugs can be assessed based on various factors like use, dosage, the purpose of use, drug type. Those drugs which fall under Schedule I and II are the most dangerous if not used according to purpose and prescription. Then again, despite the labeling and the classifications, there are more specific [...]
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Government data shows that drug problems, particularly the opioid addiction, takes away the lives of more than 115 people in the United States every day. It’s a serious public health issue that burdens the American economy with $78.5 billion a year. This is why government and private organizations are taking more actions to find the best [...]
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Addiction is known as an enduring neural disorder that involves the limbic cortico-striatal neurological systems of the brain. Throughout an individual’s chronic exposure to these addictive substances, there is an advanced neurobiological adaptation that hastens the user’s control over the loss of his behavior. The use of cocaine, for instance, starts out as an individual’s willful [...]
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There have been many types of research on the positive effects of exercise in addiction recovery. But with few guidelines on what type of exercise and just how much time you should spend at the gym, recommendations have been a hit and miss affair. However, a new research from the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute [...]
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Opioid addiction has become a major social and health concern in the United States and Canada. In fact, both North American countries have implemented several initiatives to fight this growing problem. In spite of these interventions, the number of deaths due to overdose are increasing. Could it be the right time to prescribe cannabis to patients [...]
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In May 2017, Patrolman Chris Green, who was assigned to the East Liverpool Police Department, was combing through a car of two drug suspects when he got white stuff stuck on his shirt. Later at the police station, he brushed the white powder off after being notified of its presence by a colleague. An hour [...]
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In an annual drug reportreleased by the Alaska State Troopers, it was revealed that the deaths caused by Fentanyl overdose rose by 400% last year. In addition to that, the report also discussed how the illicit drug problem is getting worse every year, especially as to how they relate to crimes like violence, theft, and burglaries. They [...]
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Drug Addiction and the Fear of Getting Sober Drug addiction has been considered a major concern among families around the world. Many loved ones have been suffering because of their desire that a family member would finally leave substance abuse and live in sobriety. No matter how intense this desire has been, it can never [...]
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Benzodiazepines linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease Between 1990 and 2013, global life expectancy grew by 6.2 percent, from 65.3 years to 71.5 years. But chronic diseases suffered by elder people are also notably affecting the quality of life lived by the elderly. Among these diseases are Alzheimer’s, a degenerative brain disease and most common [...]
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Heavy Drinkers Account for 68% of Total Alcohol Sales: Study Heavy drinkers are basically keeping England’s alcohol industry afloat. This was the result of the study published by the Alcohol Research Group of the University of Sheffield and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. In fact, if all drinkers only followed the guidelines outlined by the Chief [...]
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Scientists Report How Opioid Affects our Brain We are not born with the brain we have now. It grew and adapted to the environment, helping us form habits related to eating and thinking. At worst, it also helped in shaping our drug habits. From our homes to school and work, our brain continues to adapt [...]
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The drug problem is a serious public health issue that does not only affect a person suffering from substance use disorder, but also his family, his workplace, and the community in general. A study shows that when a person is involved in drugs, the effects of the substance on his wellness also has a grave impact [...]
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Drug Addiction: A Look into Rehab Barriers Having a family member who is into drug addiction is never easy. This is the main reason why families seek help for rehabilitation from medical professionals. However, there have been a number of cases wherein the much-needed rehab never pushed through because of certain barriers, including fear. Accordingly, drug [...]
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Housing subsidy program shows opposite binge drinking patterns among teenage girls, boys While it is considered a serious public health problem by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, binge drinking is preventable. One way to prevent could be the access to more social services like a more effective housing program. A new study found [...]
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As each year passes, the issue of addiction within the United States continues to grow at a rapid rate. A major contributor to this problem is that several substances are more potent, leading to a higher rate of addiction. Such substances that are connected to an increase in addiction include opioids and opiates. There are [...]
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Studies have been conducted to determine whether there is a correlation between addiction and personality traits. Some researchers have tried to find a common factor that can help perceive, prevent, and handle addiction. Among these numerous attempts is labeling the addictive personalities. The concept carries a certain degree of workability and controversy. However, it has [...]
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Drug abuse has always been a topic that has generated a lot of controversy over the years. It has always been considered that the hot bed of drug abuse starts from our very own schools. If recent numbers are to be believed then it does indicate the percentage of students using drugs has been declining [...]
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Every rehab facility is unique in the facilities it offers its clients. Although the major treatments are the same in some ways, every center has its ways of administering them to ensure they are beneficial to those receiving these treatments. Group therapy has been seen to be an effective way of recovery with those struggling [...]
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It’s common for anyone going into rehab to be skeptical about the process. There may be certainty about how the treatment will go but there are some considerations that remain unknown. Among these things are the effect of detox, ability to make new friends in the rehab facility, and the connection with the therapist who will [...]
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Majority of drug-addicted individuals have a “drug of choice”, whether it is cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol, or other substances, they all have that one drug that they abuse. People who are sufferings from multiple addictions, however, do not have a substance of choice but abuse several drugs at once. Multiple addictions, also referred to as polysubstance dependence, [...]
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Anxiety medications, much like any other drug, can relieve symptoms a patient is suffering from but only when used properly. It can calm you in moments when you need it but it can also be dangerous when you become dependent on it or worse when you develop an addiction. As published in Psychology Today and Canadian [...]
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According to a World Drug Report conducted in 2017, around 29.5 million people around the world suffer from some form of drug use disorder. That amounts to a total of 0.6% of the entire world’s population that deals with drug use in dangerous levels, most of which are driven by dependence on them. The types of [...]
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Addiction is a condition affecting millions of Americans, 12 years old and over. Its effect is not only harmful to the person addicted to the substance but also to everyone around him or her. It has ill effects on the health and the overall well-being of an individual. Being addicted to substances can take away so [...]
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The modern life of today’s working person is more hectic than it ever has been. In the US, long working hours and weekend work is nothing out of the ordinary. However, this constant work can take a serious toll on your bodily system. In the modern life, nobody can escape from the clamps of stress. Practically [...]
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Drug abuse is a major problem in the world. Despite the extensive laws placed by all nations of the world, drug use and related crimes remain among the highest globally. Many international leaders consider drugs, specifically narcotics, a scourge of the human race. Sadly, drugs enjoy quite a bit of popularity in public. With so many [...]
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Maintaining recovery is harder than most people think. It takes a lot of willpower as well as support from professionals and loved ones to stick with the recovery process. For many, there is ample support from family and friends. Alongside they make valuable relations with fellow former addicts in rehab that keep them motivated to [...]
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Do you feel overly worried about certain matters happening in your life? Do you sometimes feel like something bad is going to happen that your heart is racing, your body’s sweating, and you feel very tense? All these emotions suggest that you are feeling anxious. As defined by the American Psychological Association, anxiety is “an emotion [...]
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Cocaine, also known as coke, C, snow, crack, flake, and blow, is a powerful and addictive drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. History shows that as early as the 6th century, South American natives have chewed on the leaf of the coca plant to increase endurance and stay [...]
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They say love is unconditional. People do so many things to manifest this love that there are times it has become our loved one’s kryptonite. The same is true when it comes to addiction. In order to survive the condition, you worry, support and help them in all ways you possibly could. You try to keep the [...]
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Stress Without Drugs Your heart is racing, your mouth feels dry, and your mind is filled with worries – these are just some of the unpleasant symptoms you experience when you are under a lot of stress. Stress is something that besets everyone, especially when faced with challenging and uncomfortable situations. Stress is not necessarily bad [...]
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Tramadol is one of many prescription painkillers approved by U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It is marketed under the brand names Ultram, Ultram ER, and Conzip. It is also marketed in combination with acetaminophen, another pain-relieving medication, as Ultracet. Due to the potency and possible side-effects of [...]
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Why Does Drug Abuse and Addiction Happen? People often hear stories about people who are suffering from drug abuse or addiction, but rarely does anyone know what happened that led to such events. Drug abuse is a condition that doesn’t happen overnight—in fact, there are many reasons why people engage in its clutches. This article [...]
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Drug overdosing is shockingly common in the US as well as many other parts of the world. Every year, thousands of people die from overdosing specific drugs or a combination of the same. Even if they manage to survive, they might end up suffering permanently debilitating conditions, both mental and physical, as a direct result of it. [...]
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Opiates: Applications, Side Effects, Guidelines and Dealing with Abuse and Addiction Opiates are drugs that have been naturally derived from the opium plant. Even though the term is often used interchangeably with opioids, there is a significant difference in how these terms are used in the scientific field. Opioids refer to drugs that are [...]
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What You Need to Look Out for When Choosing a Drug Rehab Center Choosing a rehab facility is one major decision that you are going to have to make. If you are looking for a rehab center, you need to consider a number of factors to ensure that you access the best possible treatment and [...]
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Legal Consequences of a DUI When anyone drives under the influence of alcohol, they are putting the lives of others and their own life in danger. Statistics show that approximately 29 people die every single day in the United States of America from drunk driving accidents. Nearly ⅓ of all traffic related accidents are caused by [...]
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Spiritual Principles VS Religion in Addiction Treatment and Recovery Are you considering going to rehab but are not religious? There is a common misunderstanding that drug and alcohol treatment or rehab is centered around religion. The word “cult” has even been used by some to describe AA and other 12 step meetings. We want to [...]
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Mixing Diet Pills and Alcohol Is Not a Good Idea Mixing Diet Pills and Alcohol Is Not a Good Idea How can some people drink heavily and never put on a pound? Why do other heavy drinkers keep adding inches and pounds over time? Is it genetics? Luck? Overweight people who are not willing to [...]
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Mixing Diet Pills and Alcohol Is Not a Good Idea Mixing Diet Pills and Alcohol Is Not a Good Idea How can some people drink heavily and never put on a pound? Why do other heavy drinkers keep adding inches and pounds over time? Is it genetics? Luck? Overweight people who are not willing to [...]
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Relapse Prevention: Staying Sober After Rehab If you went to rehab, then you should know about the dangers of people, places and things: in order to stay clean, these must be changed. Life after rehabilitation is completely different. Handling triggering situations is one of the most important parts of relapse prevention. Relapse prevention is an [...]
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iWays to Use Social Media to Enhance your Mental Health Guest Post by Colibri Digital Marketing In the age of the internet, the use of social media has become increasingly prevalent. Although social media can sometimes have a bad rap, it can have huge benefits for your mental health. From finding a community of people [...]
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Holistic Approaches in Recovery Holistic approaches in recovery are treatments that take the whole person in to consideration rather than treating symptoms alone and managing them with medicine. Holistic medicine for addiction is an approach that will seek to heal the person in other areas as well and takes into account social factors, mental health, [...]
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Helping Your Teen in Recovery If your teen has struggled with addiction to alcohol or drugs, but is now in recovery, you may wonder just how you can be there to help him or her. First, it’s great that your teen has entered into recovery and is living a life free from addiction. As a [...]
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Have you ever thought you may have a drinking problem? Yet, as quickly as that thought came to you, you shrugged it off even faster? Yet it's not the first time you've had these thoughts either. In the beginning, you tried to downplay the issue, perhaps even trying to convince yourself that you don't have [...]
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Have you ever thought you may have a drinking problem? Yet, as quickly as that thought came to you, you shrugged it off even faster? Yet it's not the first time you've had these thoughts either. In the beginning, you tried to downplay the issue, perhaps even trying to convince yourself that you don't have [...]
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Oxycodone vs. Hydrocodone: A Comparison of Two of the Most Common Opiates A Comparison of Two of the Most Common Opiates Opiate drugs are processed from opium and have morphine-like effects. Morphine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Heroin, and Fentanyl are some of the common opiate drugs. In the medical field, opiate drugs are used as pain medication. They [...]
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Drug Testing for Welfare Welfare is one of the ways that the government gives back to those citizens who are incapable of helping themselves. Many programs have been established to give them a boost and allow them to survive despite the hardships that they have faced in the past. Nevertheless, there have been new initiatives from the [...]
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Experience Strength and Hope in AA Meetings Recovering from an alcohol addiction is tougher than it may seem. However, with that truth being out there, it is possible to stay sober and in a recovering lifestyle. One of the many things that helps is AA or NA meetings. In these meetings, there is a saying which [...]
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The Effects of Crack Cocaine—What Crack Does to the Body The effects of crack cocaine are pervasive—from physical and psychological damage to sabotage of relationships, family, financial stability and life goals. Even communities have been seriously affected by crack cocaine as an American public health epidemic of crack use began in the 1980s and spread to [...]
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Chances are you’ve heard some buzz about the drug called kratom within the last year or so. This is because the word on the street is that kratom is a drug that can treat pain and curb daunting opioid withdrawal symptoms. In fact, dietary supplement companies jumped in fast on the “kratom hype”, bottling and packaging [...]
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How Is OxyContin Different From Oxycodone? Alcohol and drug addiction are becoming epidemics in this nation and it is very alarming. This is something that needs addressed immediately. This nation is experiencing more alcohol and drug addictions than any other time during this country’s history. The CDC or Center for Disease Control and Prevention has [...]
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What Role Does The Brain’s Pleasure Center Play In An Addiction? One of the roughest problems in this world is addiction. There are millions of people who struggle with some kind of substance abuse disorder or addiction. It doesn’t stop there because people are beginning addictive lifestyles every day. In all truth, this isn’t a new [...]
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How Is Hydrocodone Different From Oxycodone? The most commonly prescribed and abused substances in this world are opiates. While these do have a purpose in the medical field, there are far too many people using them for recreational purposes. There are many kinds of opiates. Two of the most common opiates are hydrocodone and oxycodone. While [...]
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What Are The Various Types Of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms? The number of hallucinogenic mushrooms ranges in the thousands. However, Psilocybin mushrooms or “magic mushrooms” are the ones known for causing the most hallucinogenic effects. Over 180 hallucinogenic mushrooms exist in this world. Each of the different kinds of mushrooms contain some amount of psilocybin and psilocin. This [...]
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What Are the Top 10 Illegal Drugs Abused? Unfortunately, all around the country, drugs are being abused and it is a huge problem. There are certain drugs which are abused much more than other types. However, even the drugs which are being abused less are still a problem. There are even legal substances which are being [...]
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Reasons That People Use Cocaine One of the main questions people have regarding cocaine is “Why are so many people using this drug?” There are many reasons why someone might start using cocaine. Today you will find out some of the most common reasons why someone may use this drug and why it is prevalent [...]
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Top 5 Ways To Convince a Drug Addict To Go To Rehab Many alcoholics and drug addicts tried quitting. They may have tried to quit by themselves or gone into a rehab program like the ones at Elite Rehab Placement. Some addicts will try to quit many times and still relapse. They may have stayed clean [...]
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It is quite unfortunate the number of people who lose their life around the 4th of July holiday. There are many car accidents, overdoses, acts of violence and more due to the use of alcohol and drugs. If you are in recovery from an addiction, or are still using, it is important to have tips on [...]
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Many people relate celebrations, parties and rituals with alcohol. This has been going on for many years. In fact, research shows humans had served fermented drinks for thousands of years. In this day and age, the drug which is abused most is alcohol. If you want to know more about why this substance is popular, [...]
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The Dangers of Taking Vicodin Vicodin is an incredibly powerful drug that improves the experience for people in constant or severe pain. It is used by the medical establishment to help eliminate the suffering associated with postoperative care and terminal illness alike. However, these conditions put patients in physically uncomfortable situations. Patients often are unable [...]
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What Are NA Meetings? Narcotics Anonymous, or NA meetings, are 12 Step meetings for those who are struggling with an addiction to drugs and have the desire to quit. Essentially, NA is a support group based on certain steps and principles that are known for helping addicts get free from the compulsion to use or abuse [...]
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Drug addiction is a complex illness that significantly affects one’s brain functions and behavior. People who use drugs or alcohol are actually still in control at the outset. However, if they continue to seek the pleasurable effects of these substances and became addicted, the consistent substance use causes their brain to change in certain ways. [...]
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I Had to Ask, “Am I an Alcoholic?” I had a ‘sobering moment’ almost 3 decades ago, sitting alone and despondent in my apartment one afternoon. It was the first time I had really asked, Am I an alcoholic? And the answer came quickly. It was a memorable day and is still surprisingly clear in [...]
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7 Proven Facts On How To Lose Weight After going to rehab a lot of people tend to put on weight and trying to lose it can be a real struggle, especially because there are plenty of myths about weight loss. This guide is researched and backed with facts about weight loss. There are [...]
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Teens think they can use drug slang to fool parents, but after reading this guide you will be aware of everything you need to know to keep them safe. The world is dangerous, and drugs have made it to suburbia America. If you think that because you live in a small place, your kids [...]
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Alcohol Withdrawal-- Serious Medical Issue Alcohol withdrawal is a concern for anyone who is a regular drinker and wants to stop alcohol use. It is very often not just a matter of stopping but can be a serious medical issue due to possible complications. Particularly for those who have a pattern of heavy drinking [...]
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Peyote—A Powerful Hallucinogenic Substance Peyote is a cactus, known botanically as Lophophora williamsii, native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and southwest Texas, and has been used as a psychoactive drug since ancient times. Peyote contains the hallucinogenic alkaloid known as mescaline. A hallucinogen is a class of substances that alter perceptions and are [...]
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Online Addiction Recovery Support Groups Online addiction recovery support groups have helped many people who have gone through addiction treatment programs and headed home to live a recovering lifestyle. Transitioning back home after rehab can be challenging. Once someone leaves the drug rehab center, they go home to something completely different - they can’t [...]
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Yoga And Addiction Recovery Whether you’re recovering from an addiction to alcohol, drugs, or a bit of both, you may benefit from learning more about how yoga can help you in your recovery. What Is Yoga? Yoga is a form of exercise and meditation that is proven to help calm and relax you, along with [...]
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Opiate Withdrawal Should Never Be Done at Home Be Safe and Successful Instead Opiate is a term used to describe a drug derived from the opium poppy plant. These are typically called natural opiates to distinguish them from semi-synthetic or synthetic drugs that have similar effects. In broader pharmacological classification, opiates belong [...]
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Alcohol Poisoning—Causes, Consequences and Prevention Alcohol poisoning is another term for an alcohol overdose, a serious medical crisis that can be lethal. It occurs when the blood level of alcohol is too high to be properly processed by the body. This typically results from drinking heavily in a short amount of time (binge drinking). People who [...]
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How Making Amends is NOT Making an Apology Step Nine: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. The 12 steps are a roadmap to a better way of life. People who actively work a 12 step program are typically free from their disease. Although [...]
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Does Recovery Truly Bring Happiness? Drinking excessively can take a toll on one's physical and mental state. If you are a weekend warrior or an everyday drinker you know exactly what I am talking about. Hardcore drinkers and alcoholics look for happiness at the end of the bottle and usually never find it. We see [...]
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420: Time to Celebrate? Many 420 observers will be using marijuana in some way on 420 (April 20th). 420 is every pothead’s favorite holiday and how it started is actually a very interesting story. Many believe that the term 420 arose from a police code that meant marijuana use in progress. [...]
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7 Weekend Activities That Do Not Include Getting Hammered Fact: Everyone loves the weekend. Whether you are an adult or a kid, everyone counts down the days until its Friday. It is two days of freedom and it is totally acceptable to let loose. Most people tend to do exactly that. It is socially acceptable [...]
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Most Americans View Addiction as a Disease: Do You? Drug addiction is a disease by definition but up until recently a slim majority of Americans failed to recognize this. Drug addiction is a disease that requires medical attention but even with that known, many people claim they would not welcome anyone suffering from drug addiction into [...]
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Surgeon General Advises Americans to Carry Naloxone If you witnessed someone drowning and knew you could save their life would you? For most people, this is a no-brainer, of course, you would save them if given the opportunity. Recently, the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome M. Adams issued a national advisory urging Americans to [...]
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Young curious children often see their parents pop open a bottle of wine or beer and wonder what an adult drink is all about. But what is the harm in letting this child try a "sip" of your drink? A long-term study recently discovered that kids who had "sipped" alcohol as young children were more [...]
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Imagine waking up on Christmas to a trip of a lifetime but not a physical trip … a psychological one. This is Bill Walton’s story. While professional basketball player Bill Walton was playing with the San Diego Clippers (now the Los Angeles Clippers), he allegedly took nine hits of a form of LSD known [...]
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For some people, holidays are good times of the year to spend quality time with family members and friends. But, for other people, holidays can be the worst times of the year. Why? Family gatherings and social functions can be stressful. They might be reminders of unsettling past memories. It is not uncommon to be [...]
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A Personal Note – When Your Kid Goes on a Relapse Binge This week, for a personal note, I wanted to talk about when your kid goes on a relapse binge. Mostly, because it looks like my daughter has gone on a relapse binge, and so here we are, back to working to protect [...]
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An Addicted Loved One--Do You Need to Save Yourself? Do you have an addicted loved one? If you do, you are in distress and have likely been for a long while. It is impossible to love someone who is addicted without struggling sometimes yourself. The illness of addiction wouldn't have it any other way. It [...]
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Ways to Motivate a Loved One With Addiction to Attend Rehab Remember the story of the lion who was walking and got a thorn stuck in its paw? It hurt the lion terribly and found himself jumping around and frightening others. He tried to pull that thorn out on his own, but couldn’t. Those that [...]
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The Causes of Addiction--How the Illness Develops The causes of addiction in any individual life can have many origins. Granted, there are biological reasons for an addictive illness to unfold and these are common to everyone. However, there are also various psychological reasons that set the stage for an addiction to develop. Issues of Self-Medication [...]
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Most Common Reasons People Refuse Alcohol Treatment There’s no doubt there are a lot of alcohol abuse going on around the world. You can walk into many establishments these days and see men, women, and young adults drinking way more than they should. There’s also many who drink at home, oftentimes silently. They may have [...]
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The Spiritual Gift of Addiction—Seeing the Illness from Recovery Viewing addiction as a spiritual gift is common among those in recovery who participate in 12 Step programs like AA or NA (Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous). Of course, when we or a loved one are in the midst of active addiction, none of us can [...]
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25 Tips For a Recovering Addict to Have a Happy Life If you or a loved one is a recovering addict, chances are you have your concerns as to whether he/she will be able to stay on the road of recovery. Rest assured such feelings are normal. After all, recovery is a learned process and [...]
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The Rewards of Addiction—Short-Lived but Powerful The rewards of addiction exist, or we wouldn’t begin our use of addictive substances in the first place. Some of us feel fortunate that we can progress in the illness without fast negative consequences. For example, one may have a high tolerance for great amounts of alcohol and feel [...]
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A Personal Note – Will Your Other Kids Become Addicts, Too? I dropped the ball last week, but this week for a personal note, I want to talk about my biggest question in life these days. Will my other kids become addicts, too? Am I at risk of living this nightmare again and again? [...]
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The Alcohol and Drug Detox Process The journey to achieving a life free from addiction is not always quick and easy. It involves a lifelong commitment of dedication with a good bit of effort along the way. Similar to any other journey, the journey to sobriety begins with a few simple steps forward and will [...]
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Tips for Building a Relationship in Recovery Building a relationship in recovery is just as important as building a relationship outside of recovery. A problem occurs when a recovering addict or alcoholic only focuses on his/her sobriety, yet neglects a relationship with a partner. Granted, recovery is important and should come first, because, without your [...]
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Reflections on Stress--Finding the Calm Place Reflections on stress can help us understand one of our most common daily challenges and struggles. In recovery, we find ourselves up against the stress of life without our ordinary coping strategies of obsession, compulsion and substance use. We are faced with the task of coping with stress not [...]
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The Stress Hormone--Managing it in Recovery The stress hormone cortisol has regularly made the news in recent years. It is the chemical released into our systems during a stress reaction such as the experience of anxiety or fear. It is found in the adrenal glands when we enter the fight or flight mode related to [...]
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Structuring Your Recovery Efforts Will Make Life Easier Structuring your recovery efforts will make life easier, and you’ll be surprised what can contribute significantly to your efforts. Even small, seemingly unrelated daily tasks can bolster your spirits, your sense of well-being and the effectiveness of other more direct recovery activities. Some ideas for easily incorporated [...]
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Good Communication Skills Enhance Recovery Efforts Good communication skills enhance every aspect of life. We need other people, and we need to be able to communicate well in order to be healthy, happy and successful. Luckily, communication is a skill, and we can learn to be more effective, no matter how well we already express [...]
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Treatment for Ecstasy Addiction – Finding what Works for You Treatment for ecstasy addiction is gaining popularity, especially when you consider that many more people are experimenting with and becoming addicted to club drugs. If you’re battling an addiction to ecstasy, and you want to overcome it, you’re going to want to know your [...]
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Drug Detox Symptoms – Information for Everyone Have you ever wondered about drug detox symptoms? Do you feel like you should know in case you have a friend or family member who winds up detoxing? It’s good to know some of the most common symptoms of drug detox, especially when you have someone in [...]
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What Does Cocaine Do to the Brain? Need to Know Information Do you find yourself asking what does cocaine do to the brain? You’re not alone. Lots of people don’t know what this substance does to the brain, and that’s problematic, because many people use it recreationally, and many others are addicted to it. [...]
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Vicodin Use – When it becomes a Problem Vicodin use in the United States is climbing. Not only are there plenty of people who take it for legitimate reasons, but there are lots of people who abuse this substance. The trouble is that with prescription pain medications such as this, plenty who start out [...]
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How Long Do Drug Withdrawal Last? If you’re struggling with drug addiction and you want to quit, you may fear quitting due to the withdrawal effects you may feel. If you’ve tried quitting before, you know first hand how some withdrawal effects can feel miserable. In fact, many people continue taking drugs because they just [...]
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Codependency: Arm Yourself With Detachment If you struggle with codependent characteristics, then detachment is a key area you ought to get familiar with. Detach from what? Reality? People you love? If you’re relying on others for your sense of self-worth, then a healthy detachment from them will be necessary in order to grow. Some codependents [...]
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Telling Lies – Why You Do It, and What It Does to Your Relationships Telling lies. When you think about it, we all do it, but when you’re struggling with an addiction, sometimes it really feels like that’s all you’re ever doing is telling lies. You lie about what you’ve been doing when you [...]
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Addicted? Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes Are you addicted? Is a loved one? If you are living with your own addiction or that of someone you love, you don’t have to be reminded of the struggle and pain involved. You know it all too well. What you may not know right now, is what the [...]
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Tired of The Same Old Rehab Experience? You Might Need Something Different When you’re tired of the same old rehab experience, chances are you’ve been through it a time or two before. It’s also pretty likely that you didn’t connect with the process, or you might not be feeling tired of the situation right [...]
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Deep and Connected Face to Face Relationships – Why You Need Them Deep and connected face to face relationships might be one of the most important aspects of overcoming an addiction, but many people don’t really understand the value of them until they live without them. The thing is that it might be loneliness [...]
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Overcoming Self-Defeating Thoughts and Behavior—Making Recovery a Reality Self-defeating thoughts and behaviors are hallmarks of addiction, and so some cannot be helped without help. For example, when the brain and body become substance dependent, they ‘insist’ upon a steady supply of the addictive substance. Cravings are biologically based at that point, and compulsive use is [...]
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Codependency And Verbal Abuse Many people grew up hearing a statement that went like this: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Do you think that’s really true? Words can cause a great deal of pain to anyone and especially someone who struggles with codependency traits and/or addiction. Today, [...]
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Grief Reactions--the Costs of Addiction Grief reactions are some of the most painful experiences we can have. And, losses can be far more wide-ranging and complex than we typically think. So can grief. An addictive illness is a deep and fertile ground for losses of all sorts, as well as for complicated and prolonged grief [...]
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Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, you join the ranks of countless people with active addictions. This is how many have described their situations just prior to seeking help. And, it is the condition cited often when people with addictions are asked [...]
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Feelings of Depression, Substance Abuse, And Men Depression and substance abuse go hand in hand much of the time. Whether a person is depressed and tries to cope with it by drinking or drugging, or a person gets depressed as a result of drinking or drugging, the correlation is there. Some mental health professionals state [...]
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The Opposite of Addiction – Why it Might Not be Sobriety Have you ever wondered what the opposite of addiction really is? Is it sobriety? Many of us would say that yes, this is absolutely the opposite of having an addiction, but what if it’s something else? What if we take the idea of [...]
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SMART Recovery Empowers You To Create a Good Life If there’s one thing many recovering alcoholics or addicts will tell you is that when they first began recovery, it helped them to have some sort of support system. It could have been a supportive spouse, support group, 12 Step group, counselor, doctor, rehab, friends, and [...]
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Should You Try Rehab Even if You Think it Won’t Work? Should you try rehab even if you think it won’t work? People ask this question every day, but the answer isn’t always as clear as we would like. However, new research shows that if you’re certain that you’re ready to start living clean [...]
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Recovery Basics: Don’t Let Your Past Dictate Your Future Everyone has a past. Some people can look behind them and be alright with the memories and decisions. Other people have a difficult time with their past. They have painful memories and have not made the best decisions for their lives. This is especially true for [...]
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Why Do I Drink More Than I Want To? There are millions of people across the nation who drink more than they want to, and it’s not like they do this just once or twice. They do it over and over – month after month and year after year. There have been so many times [...]
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An Addictive Illness--Accepting It and Dealing with It, or Not An addictive illness is no small experience. And, it doesn’t matter short your bout with one is. It is still going to be a serious challenge and a very memorable life event. It can be prevented. An addiction is a powerful illness, and anyone who [...]
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An Addict’s Life—the Underbelly of Addiction An addict’s life is mystifying to someone who has never had a substance problem, and to those who have, it can cause a deep and abiding compassion. I think this compassion is partially why so many in addiction recovery stay in 12-Step programs like AA or NA (Alcoholics Anonymous [...]
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A Family Disease--Addiction and Its Ripple Effect Addiction truly is a family disease. When a loved one is addicted, the household loses its routine and sense of safety. The family lives with abnormal and prolonged, relentless stress. Unexpected, disruptive and even traumatic things happen, affecting everyone. Even when things are OK, there is the expectation [...]
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Dual Diagnosis: Drinking and Depression Dual diagnosis treatment Drinking and depression, or dual diagnosis, go hand in hand. There are over 16 million adults struggling with clinical depression in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. There are over 350 million people who struggle with depression globally. That’s a [...]
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Prescription Pain Medication When You’re Overcoming An Addiction to Opioids For many who are overcoming an addiction of any kind, prescription pain medications can be a pretty scary proposition. Most people who are in a solid addiction recovery understand that opioids can be a trigger to relapse, and this can be terrifying. In fact, [...]
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Conflict, Confrontation, Avoidance and Addiction Conflict is no stranger to people with substance problems. It lies in wait for us seemingly at every turn when things are finally beginning to fall apart. The conflict with loved ones is apt to be quite intense, but so is the inner conflict of anyone with an addiction. Similarly, [...]
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Does Addiction Treatment Work? Yes, if... Addiction treatment isn't a magical spell, although the results may surpass the magical, soaring into the miraculous. 'Miracle' is a commonly heard word in 12 Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous (AA and NA). People will encourage newcomers to the groups to not leave until the miracle [...]
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What is the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Detox Process Like? With alcoholism and drug addiction running rampant across the nation, the topic of detox is common among those who desire to quit drinking or drugging. In fact, for many people, even the thought of going through detox can be quite frightening because they don’t want [...]
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Recovery Complications--When Sobriety is Uncomfortable Recovery complications come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are simply irritants and other can be catastrophic. Like many people say, sometimes you clearly wonder if there is 'another relapse' left in you. It's unfortunate, but many have made multiple efforts--earnest, hard-working efforts--to get sober but return to [...]
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Tips To Stay Sober At Work After Treatment Congratulations on attending addiction treatment and completing it! Being sober has probably given you a new zest for life. Yes, most people that head into treatment have lost quite a bit of good things in their lives and quite possibly have hit rock bottom. Getting out of [...]
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Ready for Rehab--Making It Happen When you are ready for rehab, it's time to take action and make it happen. Unfortunately, sometimes we feel we just can't take one more step at that point. Lots of us surrender to the notion of rehab when we are truly exhausted, can't think, and can't plan. That is [...]
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Ways to Help Finance Your Rehab Stay Struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol can cause a lot of misery for the addict and the family. Too many families are on an emotional roller coaster ride due to someone’s inability to stay clean or sober. Maybe the person struggling with addiction doesn’t want to [...]
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Everyone Wants to Know How to Cure Addiction – What They Find can be Daunting Everyone wants to know how to cure addiction. It’s the biggest question out there because so many people struggle with this issue. Whether it’s alcohol, illicit substances, pain pills, nicotine, or something more subtle, like gaming, addiction is a [...]
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The Vicious Cycles of Dual Diagnosis Issues Dual diagnosis treatment There are many vicious cycles of dual diagnosis issues, or in co-existing substance and mental health disorders. This is one of the reasons they can be so tormenting, and go for long periods untreated. They are often overlooked or even misdiagnosed because of [...]
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Misuse of Ritalin--Prescription Stimulant Abuse and Addiction Misuse of Ritalin (methylphenidate) leads to addiction for many people and can cause many physical and psychological problems long before misuse is severe. Ritalin is a psychostimulant drug, often called simply a stimulant. It activates the brain and central nervous system causing increased activity. When used medically, it [...]
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Are You Drinking To Cope With Anxiety? It’s no secret that many people drink in order to combat anxiety. After one or two drinks, they state that they feel more relaxed and can navigate relationships or social scenes better. This may sound great, but there are many people who cannot stop drinking after just one [...]
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Sober Is One Thing But Recovery Is Another With millions of people struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, the topic of recovery is becoming more and more popular. You can find men and women talking about rehab treatment and recovery efforts around the water coolers at work, at the doctor’s office, and on the subway. [...]
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A Personal Note – Letting Your Addicted Grown Child Have Her Own Life Can be Really Tough This week for a personal note, I want to talk about how letting your addicted grown child have her own life can be so hard. This is one of the areas that I personally really struggle with, [...]
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Concerned about Concerta Abuse and Addiction? Concerta abuse and addiction are reasonable concerns even if you or a loved one have a legitimate medical prescription. Concerta is an especially problematic drug that is misused often by teenagers and young adults. But, anyone at any age can develop problems with it. Prescribed for ADHD, or Attention-Deficit [...]
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Maintaining Positive Energy During Recovery – What You Think is What You Are For years, experts have understood that maintaining positive energy during recovery is essential to experience success in their journey, but a new way of thinking suggests that what think might actually become what you are. In other words, if you think [...]
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Are You Lonely In Recovery From Addiction? Most likely, when you were in active addiction or alcoholism, you spent a decent amount of time hanging out with your party friends. You may have felt a twinge of loneliness at times, but you were able to get around others and enjoy the scene, drinking or drugging. [...]
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Addiction is a Chronic Condition – You Can’t Manage it Without Help If you’ve been hearing lately that addiction is a chronic condition, you’re not alone. Research shows that, like many other types of chronic conditions, addiction is a long-term disease that needs to be treated in order to control it. Now, you might [...]
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The Brain's Recovery from Addiction--Reversing the Damage of the Illness The brain's recovery from addiction can often be a difficult subject to address. Many people who are overcoming addictions worry about any damage their brains might have suffered as a result of drinking or using substances, and it can be painful to consider. However, understanding [...]
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The 7 Best Self-Care Tips For Early Addiction Recovery When you're in active addiction, oftentimes wants and needs go out the window because you feel overpowered by the compulsion to use your drug of choice. You want to take care of yourself, but you find it quite challenging because your mind is consistently running thoughts [...]
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Women and Substance Abuse--Risks and Issues Torso of pregnant teen or woman Women have many specific issues during addiction and chief among them is the risk of pregnancy. Pregnancy and substance abuse are a serious and high-risk combination of circumstances, posing unfortunate risks for both the woman and her baby. When pregnant women [...]
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When Your Husband Is an Angry Alcoholic If your husband is a drinker and you’re noticing him getting angrier the more he drinks, you may have some questions. Is he becoming an alcoholic? Is he an angry alcoholic? Does he need help? Am I safe? These are important questions, so let’s take a look at [...]
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