Adjusting to sobriety is difficult. After being in a structured environment through rehab and then returning home, some people struggle with not having someone else help make all their decisions. Thankfully, there…
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The abuse of and eventual dependency on drugs and alcohol is merely a mechanism to cope with physical, mental, or emotional pain. To stop your addiction, you must first find the underlying…
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Repeated use of dangerous and addictive stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, often causes a powerful physical and mental dependency. It is rarely easy to overcome without attending an inpatient rehab program. A…
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Food addiction is a condition that many people find difficult to understand. Many people have unhealthy eating habits and difficulties with food. Still, it can be tricky to determine whether an individual…
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Many of the articles we read and the studies we observe discuss drug and alcohol abuse in the United States. However, drug and alcohol abuse is a worldwide problem and has been…
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Exercise is a very crucial component for an individual recovering from any alcohol or drug abuse. Years of dependency on drugs and alcohol severely diminish your physical state and health, often leading…
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Plastic surgery addiction is a term that is fairly new in the treatment world’s vocabulary. Plastic surgery has only been around for a small number of decades. The number of people getting…
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Many people often hear the term “denial” or the phrase “being in denial” when discussing an individual with a substance abuse issue. Unfortunately, many individuals who have been abusing drugs or alcohol…
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Attending an addiction rehab program and getting the most out of your treatment really depends on your level of willingness to change and personal commitment. Successful outcomes of attending an inpatient drug…
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Addiction to Ambien and various other sleeping medications has drastically increased. Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic drug with effects similar to Valium or Xanax that is frequently prescribed to people as a temporary…
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We all know that setting a good example is crucial as a parent. Parents who do not drink or use drugs have a higher chance of their children following in their footsteps,…
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Alcohol consumption is a very prevalent part of our society and has been for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the drinking of alcohol is usually associated with celebration, often heavily consumed at weddings,…
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Many of us have heard of and used the term “high-functioning alcoholic” from time to time. But, what is considered a high-functioning alcoholic? The term can be loosely defined, but most of…
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Many holistic, non-12-step rehab centers are now incorporating various non-traditional, cutting-edge treatment modalities into their programs. When someone enters a rehab center for drugs or alcohol, typically, their body, mind, and spirit…
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Food and alcohol addiction is a dangerous and damaging combination. Addiction experts are noticing a troubling new trend with these compounding issues; often, an individual will restrict the amount of food they…
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Over the last century, modern science has made many important advances in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. However, some of the most beneficial and most important treatment modalities are still…
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Many people seeking drug or alcohol treatment find themselves looking for a rehab center where they will be able to feel comfortable and accepted. Often, individuals feel uncomfortable with AA and 12-step…
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The epidemic of drug abuse has swept across the nation, but people are often surprised to hear about a growing population of upper-class, successful individuals that is becoming increasingly addicted. In recent…
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Most of the alcohol rehab programs out there today are primarily all the same, all based on the AA philosophy that has not been altered or updated since 1935. Alcohol is one…
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Recently, it seems that whenever you turn on the television, radio, or browse the internet, there is a news story about a public figure seeking treatment for sex addiction or being involved…
