Many people use the Internet on a daily basis for work, playing games, social media, and so much more. People shop online and make transactions on the Internet. When a person becomes addicted to the Internet, he or she has developed a habit they continue to do even though it brings harmful consequences to them. […]
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Addiction and addictive behaviors have devastating effects on the lives of people who suffer with the addiction as well as loved ones. Addiction leads to severe physical and mental health problems. Relationships with loved ones are negatively impacted. Drugs, alcohol, or addictive behaviors take priority over family and friends. Some people suffer from an addiction
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Admitting you are struggling with addiction is the first step to long-term recovery. Telling your family that you have an addiction and need help can be extremely difficult. Addiction has a stigma in our society and admitting you are addicted to drugs or alcohol can lead to shame and embarrassment. Explain to your family that
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Music is therapeutic and can alter or influence moods and emotions. People use music as a way to cope with stress, sadness, fear, or just for fun. Music is used as a healthy activity to recover in treatment and generates critical thinking skills. The mind, body, and spirit benefit from music therapy. Music has a
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When your spouse drinks too much alcohol and too often, he or she could be at risk of developing alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Drinking alcohol can cause serious mental and physical health problems. Alcohol affects the brain and can lead to liver failure, heart attack, overdose, or death. Here are seven signs that your spouse
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Addiction is complex and changes every aspect of a person’s life. A successful recovery takes commitment, determination, and a positive outlook for your sobriety. When treatment ends, you will need to take some steps in early recovery to maintain a new, sober lifestyle. Here are six important steps to take in early recovery to secure
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Boundaries are vital to creating and maintaining healthy, sustainable relationships. Setting boundaries ensures mutual respect and helps to solidify relationships in a loving and supportive way. Be sure to follow through with any consequences for any unacceptable behavior set within those boundaries. A person with an addiction needs to heal, and so do their loved
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Taking opioids with benzodiazepines (benzos) is extremely dangerous and can be deadly. Opioids, such as Vicodin or oxycodone are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Benzos are used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, insomnia, and muscle tension. The most commonly prescribed benzos are Xanax and Valium. Mixing opioids with benzos increases the risks of
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Methadone is a medication used to treat addiction to opioids such as painkillers and heroin. Methadone helps lessen withdrawal symptoms from opioid abuse. The withdrawals are less intense and the methadone provides a more comfortable detox experience. It is designed for short-term use to slowly wean a person off opioids. Although methadone has been used
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Cocaine is a drug that is smoked, injected, or inhaled and immediately affects the brain. Neurotransmitters in the brain rapidly release dopamine, which causes pleasurable feelings. When levels of dopamine drop, withdrawal symptoms start. Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms lead the person to use cocaine again and more often. Cocaine is a highly addictive drug. A person
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