If you’re currently considering your options in addiction rehab, odds are that you aren’t very happy with the state or direction of your life right now. Addiction in any form has the power to destroy relationships, create financial hardship, and make things difficult and unpleasant all-around. Actively seeking treatment that will help you overcome your …
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When many people picture someone with an alcohol addiction, they imagine them sitting alone with a bottle in their hand. While drinking alone is something to be concerned about, many people may still have a drinking problem and spend lots of time with their friends. For social butterflies, figuring out the answer to what are …
Success for every recovering addict involves many loved ones and professionals. When people escape the throes of addiction and transition to recovery, their support must go on for life. When former addicts resume work and get busy in their new lives, online addiction therapy sessions are priceless options to keep up support. Growing online therapy …
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While most people might think that addiction affects all communities in the same way, several studies show otherwise. To put this into perspective, a study published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a United States federal government research institute based in Bethesda, Maryland, revealed that prescription opioids, such as Oxycontin, Oxycodone, and Methadone, contributed …
Addiction is a tricky thing, drawing you in and pushing you away simultaneously, and often. The games that addiction plays with your mind are intrricate and endless; one day you believe you are in control and the next you believe your addiction has the upper hand. On days where addiction has the advantage, you curse …
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When used properly by following the advice of a doctor, opioid-based prescription drugs have been used for decades safely and effectively. It’s a powerful solution for relieving pain. The most common forms of prescription opioids are codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine and fentanyl. But permanent brain damage is a real possibility when opioids are abused over …
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People who have suffered from trauma in the past are more susceptible to addiction. The pain they experienced stays with them, and the substances can help numb the pain- at least temporarily. When the high or the hangover wears off, the pain is still there. For that reason, the addict gets high or drunk again. …
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It doesn’t matter how diligently you have pursued your recovery or how committed you were to staying sober. If you have been addicted to alcohol in the past, there is a chance that you could relapse in the future. According to studies done on the subject, between 40 and 60 percent of addicts relapse during …
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If you are curious about attending a Florida rehabilitation center, you may be wondering who exactly can go to rehab. Anyone with an alcohol or drug addiction is welcome to join the millions of people who have made the wonderful decision to seek help. Let’s read on to learn more about rehab in Florida. Does …
Beginning a journey in recovery can be exciting. However, it can also be a very scary situation. One stage of recovery that can be extremely agonizing is the day you successfully walk away from a treatment program. You’ll be armed with tools and knowledge to help you live clean and sober. But, sometimes all the …
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