Getting sober and staying that way can be a scary prospect. It means changing behaviors and lifestyles and learning new ways of coping with life stressors. However, being sober will improve one’s life more than they may realize. Keep reading to see how people’s lives improve once they stop drinking or doing drugs. Benefits…
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Drug abuse can do devastating things to your physical, emotional, and mental health. Many symptoms can show up on the skin, and severe effects can destroy the tissue. Continue reading to learn about which drugs cause skin problems. Drug Effects on the Body Every part of your body is affected by drug abuse, including…
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When you or a loved one needs an addiction recovery center, you may not know what to look for. All you know is that life has gotten out of control, and you need help. Finding the right treatment program for your or your loved one’s substance abuse disorder is critical. We’ll talk about what to…
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Substance abuse withdrawal can be quite uncomfortable when going through them, so whatever you can do to minimize their effect, it’s worth a shot. Continue reading to learn about some home remedies you can follow to help with withdrawal symptoms for opiate abuse. At-Home Options When your body has become dependent on using opiates,…
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It’s a challenge when someone is going through recovery from alcohol or drugs. They may not know how to navigate, telling people they are a recovering addict, especially when it comes to potential relationships or an employer. Read today’s blog to learn about how to tell people you’re a recovering addict. Telling People You…
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If your loved one has had excessive anxiety that has led to severe symptoms, they may be dealing with panic attacks. In today’s blog, we will discuss how to spot whether a panic disorder has developed or is developing in a loved one and how to help. What is a Panic Disorder? First, a…
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It seems vaping has replaced smoking in teens and young adults, with the assumption that vaping is safer and contains less nicotine. Regardless of the substance, anything with nicotine in it is addictive. Learn about vaping statistics and why doctors are concerned that vaping is becoming the new addiction. Nicotine Addiction Vaping involves a…
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Any substance that we use for pleasure can be an addiction—this includes sugar. Research shows that our brains are hardwired for pleasure, and sugar works much like many addictive drugs in that it affects the brain’s limbic system, the part of the brain that’s associated with emotional control. In today’s blog, we will discuss the…
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Drug addiction in the U.S. accounts for 8.1 percent or roughly 21.7 million people, according to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health. As a chronic disease, addiction can be challenging to treat, but once someone realizes it has gotten out of control, or a loved one intervenes, they may start seeking treatment. Discover…
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Anxiety affects everyone; however, for millions of Americans, anxiety can turn into a disorder and even advance to a panic disorder, which can result in debilitating consequences. Discover how enlisting family support can make all the difference when someone is struggling. What is an Anxiety Disorder? When the fight or flight response takes over…
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