“What can I say?”“What can I do?”“How can I help?” There’s a lot of paralyzing questions you tend to ask yourself when trying to reconnect with a recovering addict in your life. It’s not easy to make sense of a lot of the emotions you’re feeling. If you have a loved one in or going …
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The Top Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse Are you afraid someone you love may be addicted to prescription drugs? If so, read on to learn about the top signs of prescription drug abuse. Did you know that over 15 million people in the U.S. today abuse prescription drugs? What about the fact that prescription opioid …
What Happens After Rehab: 12 Tips for Sober Living The battle against addiction doesn’t end with rehab. These tips for sober living can help your maintain your healthy, sober lifestyle after your recovery. Of the 23.5 million people who have a drug abuse or alcohol problem, 2.1 million or just over 11% receive help in …
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Meth Withdrawal: What You Can Expect and How to Power Through If you’re struggling with a meth addiction, the thought of meth withdrawal is scary if you don’t know what to expect. This guide can help. You can’t deny it any longer: meth has total control over your life. You feel like you’re in a …
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Meth Addiction: Warning Signs That Matter Meth addiction can destroy lives, and the earlier you find and treat it, the less damage it can do. Here’s how to notice possible meth addiction in a loved one. Over 21.5 million Americans struggle with some kind of substance abuse and/or addiction. Addiction is classified as a disease, …
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What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Addiction and Who Can It Help? For someone who has mental health issues on top of a substance abuse disorder, dual diagnosis treatment is the answer. Here are the basics. Many times, people with mental illness to turn to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication. Self-medicating is …
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The Link Between Alcohol and Anxiety: What You Need to Know Did you know that there’s a strong link between problems with alcohol and anxiety disorders? Here’s what you need to know about these two issues. Alcohol is a staple of American culture and business. People drink for many reasons, but the overarching idea is …
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Methadone Treatment for Heroin Addiction: Pros and Cons to Consider Methadone treatment is a common strategy for dealing with heroin addiction, but it has its pros and cons. Here’s what you need to know. As much damage as any illegal drug can do to your life, some seem to get a tighter grip on their …
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Feeling Down? 10 Drug-Free Ways to Boost Endorphins When you’re living sober, you need to find other ways to enjoy your life and improve your mood. Try these great ways to boost endorphins. Committing to a sober lifestyle is hard, there’s no doubt about that. Recovering from drug addiction is a life long journey. Some …
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Jobs for Recovering Addicts: How to Get Your Career on Track One of the most important ways to stay sober is to occupy your time and energy with a career. Here’s how to find the best jobs for recovering addicts. Living with purpose is a cornerstone of the recovery process. That’s why pursuing a career …
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