Addiction is a complex and challenging problem, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Addiction to drugs and alcohol can have devastating consequences, including physical and mental health problems, legal issues, financial difficulties, and strained relationships. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on treating addiction as a medical condition, rather than a …
Overcoming addiction is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. Some people argue that they could not have done it without the help of a higher power. Others maintain that they overcame their addiction through sheer force of will. Many people in recovery find that a higher power gives them hope and …
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People prescribed Suboxone use the medication responsibly and do not abuse it. If a friend is using Suboxone, they may be abusing the drug by using more than prescribed, using it to get high; or misusing or abusing other drugs while on Suboxone treatment. You should know that some people who use a drug as …
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You know someone who is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. You feel helpless and don’t know what to do for them since they refuse to get help. It can be tempting to give up, but please don’t. Helping an addict requires patience, persistence, and compassion. You can help your loved one get the …
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It can be difficult to muster the motivation to exercise in addiction recovery. You might be feeling low in energy and struggling with depression or anxiety. But even though it may be hard to start, exercise can help speed up your recovery. That’s because exercise releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting and pain-relieving effects. Exercise can …
People unfamiliar with addiction believe relapse is a sign of failure, but it isn’t. It can happen to anyone at any time. Addicts should take it seriously when they relapse into old habits. People feel guilty and frustrated when they believe that repeating something means they failed. Discover why you reverted to old habits and …
Drug overdose deaths have risen steadily since 2018. This is a disturbing trend, especially in light of the efforts to build substance use awareness. Opioid deaths have increased by 6% since 2018, leading many to wonder why rates of opioid addiction continue to climb. Why Is This Happening? To understand why the opioid epidemic has …
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Does fear ever seem to control your life? That your actions, thoughts, and character are determined by it. It’s not just you. In response to perceived danger, our brain releases adrenaline. As a result of this hormone, our heart rate and blood pressure increase, as well as other physiological responses that can help us escape …
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 …
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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