Addiction is a terrible thing to have to deal with. Many people have to deal with addiction, whether it is drug addiction or alcohol addiction or gambling addiction, or whatever else. It’s hard and embarrassing and sometimes even shameful, but that doesn’t mean you need to keep struggling on your own. Some people are ready […]
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What is the power of hope in your recovery? As the world’s population grows, substance abuse becomes more prevalent, often leading to addiction in those exposed to a “sure thing” culture. The problem lies not so much with people taking drugs and alcohol as it does with how their relationship with drugs deteriorates. They cannot
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About 20 million Americans struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, according to data from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The previous month: 35.8 million individuals utilized illicit drugs. 140 million people consumed alcohol. There are 45.9 million smokers in the world. Some substances may be more addictive than others; addiction is the
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If you have a loved one in denial about their mental or physical health, it can be challenging to help them move out of that space. You want them happy and healthy and sometimes will do anything in your power to see that happen. But, often, this comes at the cost of putting yourself out
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Substance abuse recovery is becoming sober and living free from the adverse effects of drugs, alcohol, and other substances. Recovery involves learning to live sober while also developing a support system that can help you stay away from drugs and other substances. Substance Abuse Recovery Different substances require different approaches, but the overall goal is
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Rehabilitation is a process that helps restore or improve a person’s everyday life abilities. You may have heard of it being used to treat substance abuse, mental health issues, or physical injuries. Self-rehabilitation is restoring a person’s safety and personal integrity after an addictive behavior problem has been identified. It includes peer support groups and
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It is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. People with addiction often feel unable to control their drug use and continue using drugs despite adverse effects. The stages of addiction There are many different stages of addiction, and it is essential, to be honest with yourself
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If you’d like to create positive change in your own life, then it can be helpful to consider what you need to improve about yourself. For one thing, when you change your mindset, you can boost your positivity. Similarly, when you change your perspective about your future, you can have more hope. Here are a
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One of the first things that you’ll notice when you seek addiction treatment is how helpful people in recovery tend to be. You might notice people helping to set up chairs for a group meeting, or you could have someone offer to help you stay distracted during a craving. Being around a group of supportive
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A significant skill most addicts learn early in recovery is how to avoid lying. Lying, with its many promises of undetected delights, is one of the most lucrative skills in an addict’s arsenal. It seems that every new addiction starts with a lie, and it’s often necessary to tell this first lie before you can
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