The most important step that you can make regarding your drug or alcohol addiction is going to a rehab facility. Here, you will be treated professionally by a doctor and other specialists who can help you overcome the […]
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Committing to a rehab program is the first step to recovery, but attendance is not enough. The early stages of combatting addiction could leave you feeling vulnerable. It’s easy to close yourself off from treatment, […]
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Why don’t people want to quit drugs? Most times it’s not a question of want. It’s a question of will. Addiction is a disease that impact’s a person’s willpower and decision-making skills. While using drug and […]
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Should you tell others you have an addiction? When you’re serious about overcoming your addiction, it’s important to reach out to your loved ones. This tough but courageous step is important for your recovery. Here […]
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Helping a sibling who is struggling with addiction seems overwhelming. Whether it’s a sister or brother with the drug addiction, you want to support them without enabling their dysfunctional behavior. Siblings see […]
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How can you get your job back after rehab? Going back to work after rehab is one of the top priorities for recovering addicts. But often they feel intimidated by some of the barriers between them and employment. They […]
Jan Trobisch
Helping a sibling who is struggling with addiction seems overwhelming. Whether it’s a sister or brother with the drug addiction, you want to support them without enabling their dysfunctional behavior. Siblings see […]
Jan Trobisch
The decision to ask for help in overcoming your addiction marks the beginning of the rest of your life. Initial therapies and getting through detoxification are the first steps that you need to take in this journey. You […]
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Over the past 15 years, death rates attributed to prescription painkiller overdoses in women have increased by 400 percent. In comparison, rates of men dying from overdosing on prescription painkillers have increased by […]
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Addiction is a serious problem that affects 40 million Americans, according to a recent study. Although societies have struggled with addictions for more than a century, in recent decades, medical science has helped us […]
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When you first held your child in your arms, it probably felt like you could do anything to protect them from harm. As you watched them grow and become more independent, you imagined them as adults with their own lives. […]
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The cost of substance abuse in the United States is extremely high. For example, here are the annual costs for four different commonly abused substances: Alcohol: $27 billion in health care costs and $249 billion in […]
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Having the courage to get help when you are struggling with addiction is an enormous step toward recovery. An important part of recovery is understanding the possibility of relapse. You might feel an enormous amount of […]
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Addiction is a complex concept based on many variables. Each individual has a different experience and comes to addiction in a unique way. For most, understanding they have a problem that requires professional treatment […]
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When you recognize you have an addiction and reach out for help to overcome it, you make one of the bravest decisions you ever will in your life. Surrendering to the reality of a life gone out of control and accepting […]
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Influenced by Buddhist ideology and Greek stoicism, mindful meditation involves deliberately and nonjudgmentally focusing on what you are feeling and experiencing in the present moment. Instead of running away […]
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7 Commonly Asked Questions About Synergy Addiction Treatment Centers We answer hundreds of questions every day from people interested in learning about Synergy addiction treatment centers and how the addiction treatment […]
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The best way to see what drugs do to your appearance is to view before-and-after mug shots of addicts repeatedly incarcerated over the years. With the heroin and meth epidemic infiltrating just about every part of the […]
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Research suggests that individuals recovering from cocaine addiction are more susceptible to relapse at specific periods of their recovery. Knowing when to intervene could mean the difference between life and death. […]
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When you’ve finally realized you need substance abuse treatment, finding the right treatment option is important. There are numerous pros and cons between inpatient vs. outpatient addiction treatment. Reviewing the […]
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