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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The decision to end an addiction is a life-changing one. The easier that process is, the sooner those in recovery will be able to move forward with the process of healing. However, drug detox can be a difficult and uncomfortable …
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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It’s human nature to speak without thinking sometimes. On occasion, you may buy things on the spur of the moment. These behaviors are examples of impulsivity—acting without forethought. To some degree, impulsive behaviors are common. However, impulsivity can be seen …
As a professional and someone who generally has their life together, recognizing that you have an alcohol or drug addiction can be complicated. You may use substances recreationally for some time before realizing that you no longer feel in control …
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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 …
Through the resolutions it inspires, the New Year brings with it the promise of starting fresh and a chance to take the right step towards sobriety. As the end of the year rolls around, we turn our attention to the …
Addiction treatment and therapy programs are spaces for people to receive education, guidance and intervention. All the necessary skills needed to cope with problems and make changes to improve their well-being. Because every person is unique, flexible addiction treatment is important …
A person’s health, personality, lifestyle and past and present experiences can play a significant role in the development, symptoms and treatment of a drug or alcohol dependency or addiction. Every person is unique, as is the life they have lived …
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