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The painful symptoms of withdrawal are one of the biggest reasons it’s hard for people to quit drinking or using their drug of choice. Despite all the negative consequences of addictive behavior, the fear of going through such physical and emotional discomfort is enough to make some people think twice...
A huge part of recovery involves making sober friends. Addiction and alcoholism are full of isolation, loneliness, and fear for many people. In order to keep using and drinking, many addicts and alcoholics alienate themselves from friends and family who are concerned about their behavior. Isolation isn’t healthy for anyone,...
With the opioid epidemic continuing to ravage the lives of people all over our nation, there is no time better than the present to learn more about these substances. One of the most dangerous opioids, fentanyl, has been making its appearance in news outlets all over, as it is the...
There are many beliefs about heroin and heroin addiction that are just flat out false. Unfortunately, many people believe these myths and are either in denial of the fact that they may need help, or end up enabling a loved one who is struggling with heroin addiction. In any case,...
Certainly, abstaining from drinking alcohol is the most important thing to do during your alcohol detox. However, there are other things you can do to make sure you give yourself the best chance at finishing the detox process. And going on to the next phase of treatment so you may...
Parents have a ton of influence on their children, even if they don’t think they do. But, for children and teens who are struggling with addiction, how can a parent influence in the right way? Unfortunately, most parents of addicts don’t know they aren’t only not helping, but they’re making...
If you have a spouse that struggles with alcoholism, you know how challenging it can be. Addictions like alcoholism can have a big impact on family members, especially spouses. And, many spouses of alcoholics may wonder what they can do to help their loved one. But, they may not know...
Detox is the first step on a journey to healing from drug and alcohol addiction. If you’re reading this blog, you have become aware of the importance of detox and the need for it in your life or that of a loved one. For many during this stage, the idea...
It’s easy for individuals who don’t understand or have never dealt with addiction to believe that stopping the use of drugs is as easy as not doing it. However, if you’ve ever dealt with addiction yourself, you know that recovery isn’t just simply stopping the use of drugs or alcohol....
It’s not common that someone is excited to get help for an addiction. Rather, many people will deny that they have an issue so they don’t have to go through treatment at all. In fact, out of the over 23 million people in our country who struggle with addiction, it’s thought...