We are entering the time of year when parties, family get-togethers and excessive eating, drinking and merriment can create difficult or at least tricky situations for those in recovery. Thanksgiving in particular can be a challenging time. Facing your first sober Thanksgiving while in recovery may seem overwhelming since family interaction is often expected and…
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The challenge with addiction is that the addict is not the only one impacted by this disease. Family and friends can have difficulty with the addict’s behavior, financial problems, legal problems and the daily struggle of supporting a loved one. Here are seven tips that family and friends can reference to support an addicted family…
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Addiction is a terrible disease that affects every single person in our society. Whether you are an addict, a recovering addict, or if someone you know is affected by addiction, learning how to cope with addiction is something every person must learn. As a person moves from a state of illness to health, they may…
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Did you know that alcohol is responsible for over 88,000 deaths in the US each year? It’s easy to spot someone who’s very intoxicated. They may slur their speech, stumble through a room, or become aggressive. But what about someone who drinks a lot and doesn’t display these signs? They might be considered a high…
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Opioid addiction is rampant in the US and can happen to almost anyone. Opiates belong to a family of medications called Opioids, a range of strong pain-killing drugs. The opiate branch of this family tree consists of opium derivatives like heroin, morphine, and codeine. All opioids have pleasant, calming side effects and can be seriously…
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It’s common knowledge that the United States is facing an opiate drug epidemic. In fact, opiates were responsible for 42,249 overdose deaths in 2016. And that number continues to rise yearly. But with all the talk about opiate addiction and overdoses, comes some miscommunication. There are many untruths out there about opiate addiction that need…
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Are your children fast approaching their troublesome teen years? High school is filled with many temptations that you don’t want them falling victim too. Their friends can be very persuasive, that’s why you need to teach them good decision skills. Letting them know you trust them to make these good decisions, learning how to argue…
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Over 20,000 newborn babies were born with signs of withdrawal in 2012. Pregnant mothers tend to avoid treatment because of intense shame and fear of judgment. This could be in part because most treatment centers are designed for men. Studies conducted at Harvard Medical School show gender differences are greatly impacting the success of treatment.…
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In the US, 1 in 7 adults will experience a substance addiction in their lifetime. Of those, 10% report seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem. If you’re one of those Americans, staying sober is your priority. But that task can be much more difficult during the holidays. Whether you’re new to recovery or you’re…
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Say it with us, relapse is not failure. Even the strongest and best people slip up from time to time, and it doesn’t mean they’re weak or they’ll never be fully sober. It means they made a mistake. What matters now is how you recover from it. Want to know about why people relapse, even…
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