Like the song says, breaking up is hard to do. A breakup can be even harder when you’re leaving a relationship because your partner can’t shake off the long shadow cast by past addiction. If you are dating an addict …
The first step to overcoming alcohol dependence or drug addiction is clear: reach out for help. This is not always easy, but it is essential. After all, addiction is a disease, and like any other chronic condition, it is better …
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Life after recovery from addiction can feel as if you’ve stepped into someone else’s world. Drug use is a habit that requires the individual to formulate his or her entire lifestyle based on acquiring, using, and recovering from drugs. Once …
Parents of youths with drug addictions or alcohol addictions often wonder why their teenager seems to accept receiving treatment from a psychiatrist or therapist much more readily than accepting addiction treatment from professionals at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.
If you or a loved one is in need of drug and alcohol addiction treatment, the different levels of service can be overwhelming. Learning how to choose the right addiction treatment program can help you reach your goals in recovery. …
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For those experiencing addiction, their substance use can lead to physical dependence, and often with the constant mental refrain, “You’re not good enough,” “You’re broken, defective and alone.” This heartbreaking mindset often only furthers addiction’s hold and convinces people of …
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Congratulations, you’ve completed residential treatment for substance abuse and are now an alumnus of the program. The medical care and individual therapy you received enabled you to get sober. Through hard work and a willingness to try new things, you’ve …
Despite being incredibly common, high levels of stress are far from healthy. They can ultimately misalign the balance and boundaries we seek to implement in our lives throughout the rest of the year. Balance is not found in the moments …
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Despite how weak it may feel to admit it aloud, experiencing fear when undergoing new experiences is natural. This is true of all new experiences, and especially ones that create a fundamental shift in someone’s life, such as addiction treatment …
Often the biggest challenge for those living with a substance use disorder is recognizing the problem and asking for help. While addiction support may be readily available, the experience of asking for help often feels more painful than stepping on …