Making lifestyle changes is crucial to the success of your recovery. When you get help for your drug or alcohol problem, you need to make a lot of adjustments in your life. Living substance-free will liberate you from the downward spiral of addiction and allow you to enjoy everything that life has to offer. Broken […]
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When a person stops using drugs, he or she can experience agonizing withdrawals. The painful and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms can influence the individual to use drugs again for relief. Withdrawals can last for up to three weeks and make a person physically sick. He or she feels they need their substance of choice to avoid
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Doctors prescribe painkillers to patients as a way to manage pain from an injury, surgery, or trauma. Painkillers are highly addictive opioids. The common opioids are Oxycontin, Vicodin, Dilaudid, and Demerol. These opioids are for short-term use; however, opioids are also used for long-term illnesses such as cancer. The opioid epidemic has been declared a
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People of any race, religion, social status, age, or gender can become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Addiction does not discriminate and some people are more prone to addiction than others are. There are risk factors involved that increase the likelihood of a person developing an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Genetics, medical history, and
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Addiction is a disease that attacks all aspects of human psychology and physiology. The consequences of addiction are severe and can cause fatal lung and heart conditions. Addiction affects mental health and can elevate symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Gaining insight into the complex nature of addiction is helpful when developing a holistic
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A person’s mental health condition can contribute to drug or alcohol abuse. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental disorder that causes depression, intense anxiety, and intrusive memories or flashbacks that interfere with life. Many people develop PTSD from childhood abuse, military combat, natural disasters, or sexual assault. First responders are at risk of
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If your loved one is struggling with addiction, recovery can seem unrealistic. It can be hard to understand why he or she started abusing drugs or alcohol, why they continue to do use, and why they cannot stop. A loved one’s addiction affects everyone. The hopelessness and helplessness can be overwhelming. However, there is hope
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Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a life-long process with many challenges and obstacles to overcome along the way. Addiction compromises personal relationships with family and friends. It results in job loss, financial problems, physical and mental health issues, overdose, and early death. Here are 10 reasons to live substance-free: Heal broken relationships. Drug
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Communication is a key element to maintaining healthy relationships with others. It is important in any relationship to convey thoughts, ideas, and feelings. We communicate with co-workers, friends, partners, and even strangers. Addiction interferes with and damages relationships. Developing and maintaining healthy communication will help restore trust and avoid any misunderstandings. Here are 5 strategies
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60 Days Sober What to Expect The first 60 days of sobriety will be very challenging. Addiction leads to a path of destruction in all aspects of a person’s life. The brain became physically and psychologically dependent on drugs and alcohol. In the first 60 days of being sober, there might not be any changes
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