If your loved one has recently begun their journey toward sobriety, your support is crucial. While normal family activities will still occur, your loved one needs your patience and consideration. Sobriety is a lifelong battle that requires a reliable support system. One of the best ways you can support your loved one is by planning…
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If you or your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, this may be a frightening time for you. You know you need to seek addiction treatment, but you’re concerned about your family as well. You’re wondering if you should choose an addiction treatment program that involves your family or whether you or your…
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Finding an effective treatment program is essential when you or a loved one struggles with alcohol or drug addiction. Residential treatment programs provide a caring environment where those who have an addiction can count on receiving plenty of support. These programs have patients stay in a facility in order to get care around the clock for a…
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One thing that people often misunderstand is that peer pressure does not only affect teenagers. Adults are at risk of bowing to peer pressure as well. Sometimes you may have to involve trained individuals in your struggle to overcome peer pressure. Experts in addiction treatment suggest that alcohol is the second most abused substance after…
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Has a loved one’s behavior changed for the worse? Is he or she avoiding you for no apparent reason or refusing to participate in activities that he or she once enjoyed? Have you noticed a loved one’s personality change, and you feel as if the best part of him or her went missing? If so,…
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The past year has been challenging for those dealing with drug and alcohol addictions with the current pandemic. According to the US government, respondents to a survey in May 2020 showed that drug use was up significantly among those surveyed. Additionally, drug test results also show steep increases. When faced with the COVID-19 lockdowns and…
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Traditional wisdom suggests two basic types of addiction. Either a person is born with the potential for addiction due to genetics, or they develop an addiction with extended substance abuse. Often, the issue becomes a combination of the two. That’s a simplified explanation of this condition, but there may be more underlying issues when evaluating each…
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The start of a new year is always a good time to make life goals, and a commitment to kicking an addiction is one of the best goals you can make. However, getting rid of an addiction is a lofty goal that can be hard to reach without small “stepping-stone” goals to help you on…
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Think you might be suffering from seasonal depression? Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), strikes millions of people around the globe. Typically, it begins as the long, colorful days of autumn fade into stark winter. The days become shorter, and you have fewer hours of sunlight to enjoy each day. For many, this is…
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Life skills are a vital part of addiction treatment because they enable you to adapt to a drug-free lifestyle without any issues. Substance use disorders can ruin different areas of your life, like relationships, work, and school. After a successful treatment, you need these skills to face the challenges you encounter in your day-to-day activities.…
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