It’s easy to become in denial if you’re dealing with substance abuse and have developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Most addictions develop gradually, which can make it difficult to know if you depend on substances to cope with trauma, pain, or underlying issues. You may not have realized how much it’s starting to […]
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Alcoholism can make it feel like it has a stronghold on you and is holding you captive. If you find yourself thinking about your next drink throughout the day, you’ve developed an addiction and are suffering from substance abuse. Many people wait too long to seek help or obtain the right resources due to shame
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When a person who is dealing with an addiction hears the word “abstinence”, it can be terrifying. Many people have a visceral response to being deprived of something they have become dependent on. Their reaction is akin to a willingness to do just about anything as long as it doesn’t mean stopping the thing they
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You may have heard that relapse is part of recovery. That’s more than just a well-worn saying, however. The truth is that many people who struggle with addiction repeatedly get sober, stay sober for a certain length of time, and then relapse. That doesn’t mean rehab is pointless. If you can accept relapse as part
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When you’re suffering from substance abuse, it can be difficult to have hope that you can recover and break the addiction. Many people can find it challenging to imagine what sobriety offers and how it can benefit their life. Fortunately, there are a few things to gain by being sober, which can offer motivation to
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After being dependent on drugs or alcohol for so long, the idea of leading a sober life might feel uncomfortable, possibly even a bit boring. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact, there is an entirely different world out there, one that is reserved for both veteran and newly sober individuals. Whenever
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Drug and alcohol addiction can have a widespread and progressive impact on your life. Until you seek treatment, you’ll likely struggle with financial difficulties, legal challenges, and the loss of many of your personal and professional relationships. Notwithstanding these things, many addicts are less than excited about entering treatment centers. The good news is that
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Aftercare is essential for an addict to continue on the path of sobriety for life. So what does aftercare look like? Well, it’s not one-size-fits-all, but it involves support groups, psychotherapy, sober living dwellings (like halfway houses), and outpatient therapy. The longer an addict stays sober, the more likely they will not only remain sober
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Addictive drugs are becoming increasingly popular with a wide variety of health problems. Cocaine is the drug of choice now, but heroin and alcohol are also on the rise. Cocaine is highly addictive and dangerous, making it one of the world’s most deadly drugs. These three drugs have more harmful effects than just dependence on
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Is your friend or family member drinking too much? It’s not just a bad habit; it might be an addiction. If you have known this person for a long time, you may already know that they’re struggling with alcoholism. But do you know what to do when the situation becomes serious and how to help
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