I’m not shy talking about my past struggles with drugs and alcohol. I’ve been clean for more than ten years, and I love talking to others about the difficult, yet fulfilling, journey I have been on for many decades. I have no problem telling others my story when it comes to the different drugs I […]
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When you are doing everything that you can to maintain your sobriety, meetings can be your best friend. If you attend a structured inpatient rehab program, meetings will be a part of your schedule every single day. You’ll take part in a wide variety of meetings, from one-on-one to group to family. They will become
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Seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is a chance to get a fresh start and to begin purposefully rebuilding your life. It is often a time of tremendous hope. Unfortunately, many people entering rehab are under the mistaken impression that once their programs are complete, their addictions will be over. This is a very
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A sober living program helps a recovering addict transition from addiction treatment to independent living. Choosing a sober living facility is often a stressful situation, especially when you are new to the program. You’ll want to have your every question answered before you go to make sure you know exactly what you are faced with.
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Leaving inpatient addiction treatment can sometimes be scary. After weeks or even months of diligently maintaining your sobriety, the very thought of facing the stressors and challenges of the outside world might be daunting. Fortunately, you don’t have to immediately return home or revisit your old stomping grounds. In fact, you’ll probably be advised against
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The actions of people dealing with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) will have a damaging impact on the user and all of those involved with them. It is especially true with family members. This includes parents, spouses, children, and other close family members. SUD can have short-term as well as the long-term impacts on a family.
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If you have a friend or a family member who is an addict, you may be wondering how to do an intervention effectively. An intervention is a planned event where friends, family members, coworkers, and other close contacts sit down an addict and firmly ask them to get help. If you have asked an addict
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Imagine for a moment that your best option for beating your drug or alcohol addiction is to spend 30 to 90 days in a rehab facility. You will be there with 10 to 50 strangers who are also struggling with addiction issues. You are free to leave at any time you want but doing so
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Addiction affects millions of people, especially teenagers; it is a battle that you cannot win on your own. You need a partner to help you through the process, and the partner must have the relevant skills to understand, diagnose and give a solution to your predicaments. Working with a psychiatrist can help you recover from
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Both the people who suffer from addiction and those who care about them are often confused about the nature of this illness. Contrary to what many think, addiction isn’t the result of being weak-willed, selfish, or even lazy. Instead, it is a complex disease affecting the brain, the body, and a person’s natural reward system.
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