Understanding the Top Signs of Heroin Addiction Are you afraid that someone you love may be addicted to heroin? If so, check out this guide to learn the top signs of heroin addiction. People who do heroin are 6-20 times more likely to die than non-heroin users. Heroin use usually stems from underlying depression and …
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 7.9 million Americans suffer from both a mental disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. Are you one of them? Known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder, this condition is far from rare. And, despite how it may feel right now, it …
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There are 20 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction. But not all addictions are the same. And if not all addictions are created equal then it follows, naturally, that the same treatment plan or addiction treatment service won’t work for everyone the same way. You’ve got to …
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How to Make Amends With Loved Ones After Rehab Chances are, you hurt some of your loved ones during the throes of your addiction. Read on to learn how to make amends with loved ones after rehab. In 2014, an estimated 24 million people over the age of 12 struggled with addiction. Struggling with addiction …
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In 2016, over 11 million people abused prescription opioids. It’s no secret that opioid use has become an epidemic in the U.S. However, just because it’s a common drug, this doesn’t mean it should be taken lightly. Even if you think it’s only recreational, opioids are among the most addictive substances on the planet and …
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If you’re not one of the 1 in 7 Americans that struggle with substance addiction, you probably know someone who does. It’s easy to blame yourself or the addict for succumbing to addiction or do not understand why they don’t stop but slow down before you do this. Take a step back and understand that …
How to Tell Your Kids You’re Going to a Drug Rehab Center Are you headed to a drug rehab center? Not sure what to tell your kids? Read on to learn how to tell your kids you’re going to rehab. You’re a superhero and you know everything, right? Kids, tend to see their parents as …
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It is estimated that one out of seven Americans is going to face substance addictions, but only 10 percent will receive treatment. The key to ensuring someone in your life receives help if they are suffering from an addiction is to know the warning signs of a problem. There are many people who try to …
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DATING SOMEONE WHO IS RECOVERING FROM ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION Let’s face it – dating can be incredibly tough. First dates are awkward at best and downright disasters at worst. Perhaps the difficulty of dating is why there are currently more single people than ever before. Dating recovering addicts can be a challenge, but also …
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Ending the Stigma: How to Help End the Stigma of Addiction Even though progress has been made, there is still a lot of stigma around addiction. Read on to learn how to help end the stigma of addiction. More than 20 million Americans are battling a substance addiction of some kind. That’s more than the …
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