Life can get pretty tough at times, particularly during a pandemic lockdown. The kids won’t stop screaming, you’re overloaded with work, bills are racking up, and you have no idea how long we need to endure lockdown restrictions. By the end of the day, your shoulder muscles are tensed, you have a permanent frown etched…
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If you’ve decided to become substance-free, that’s an important step to take. The next significant step on the recovery journey is committing to strive for a healthy new life. This is especially challenging and you will need to utilize all of the resources available to you. Part of your treatment may include group therapy, individual…
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It’s virtually impossible to stay substance-free after detox without the appropriate emotional support. Drug addiction is considered a mental health disorder. It is a physiological, physical, and emotional condition. When a person has been using drugs and alcohol for prolonged periods, it changes the chemistry of the brain and makes it difficult to stay stopped.…
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One in ten Americans is affected by substance use disorder and addiction. In 2015, this led to at least 59,000 people dying from a drug overdose. Drug addiction is a major problem in this nation, and it’s vital that we work to find the root cause of the issue so that we can properly treat…
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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, one out of every twelve adults in America is battling a substance use disorder – that’s over 20 million people. Even famous people battle addiction. Of those who battle addiction, only a small percentage seek help. Unfortunately, many of those who seek help will face…
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Discerning whether your teen suffers from drug addiction can be challenging. Adolescence is normally accompanied by new emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Therefore, you might interpret your teen’s shift in behavior as typical adolescence while it is a result of drug addiction. You can find out if they are indeed using drugs by asking direct questions.…
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For anyone struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, acknowledging that you have a problem is the first step towards recovery. The next step is to decide how to recover. For most people who try to quit drug and substance abuse, going to rehab is not the first thing that crosses their minds. The reluctance to…
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Like many holidays, Thanksgiving can be a source of great meaning and happiness. For this reason, people often find it as a reason to celebrate with friends and family, indulging in food and drinks. But for you, drinking alcohol during this delicate point of your life can be very detrimental to your recovery. Given that…
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If you are suffering from addiction but do not require round the clock medical attention, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) may be the right option for you. An IOP is a substance abuse rehab in which you receive comprehensive addiction treatment in CA without staying in the facility overnight. While a residential treatment program requires…
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Continued abuse of any drug could easily have lasting impacts on your body and health. Heroin is no different. Furthermore, heroin’s highly addictive nature makes it even more dangerous. Continued use of the drug will create several long-lasting psychological and physical complications. By learning the long-term side effects of heroin and how heroin addiction treatment,…
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