The Struggles Veterans Face After Leaving the Military
Leaving the military after serving one’s country is never an easy decision. In some cases, the individual may not have a choice, like if they are seriously injured and can no longer perform their duties....
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How To Help An Alcoholic That Doesn’t Want Help
It is difficult for friends and family to sit idly by as they watch a loved one struggle with alcohol addiction. However, when that individual does not believe they have an alcohol addiction or does...
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What Is A Typical Day Like In A Sober Living Home?
Whether you are getting ready to start an alcohol or drug rehab program or nearing the end of it and planning your aftercare, you may be wondering whether sober living homes should be a part...
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What Are The Signs of Benzo Withdrawal?
Benzodiazepines, more commonly referred to as benzos, treat a wide variety of conditions. Anxiety, panic disorders, depression, muscle spasms, and insomnia respond well to benzo treatment. Unfortunately, benzos also hold a high potential for addiction....
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Alcohol and Blood Sugar
Alcohol and blood sugar are closely related by how alcohol directly affects blood sugar levels. Your body needs sugar, but too high a concentration can be as equally fatal as having too little. Cells called...
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Gratitude in Recovery
We all know that having positive thoughts leads to experiencing more positive emotions. That’s why positive affirmations and visualizations have become so popular in many self-help systems. For many in recovery, cultivating positive thoughts on...
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How to know if the Addict is Ready for Recovery
With rare exceptions, the road to recovery from substance use disorder isn’t easy. It’s often steep, winding, and full of switchbacks and obstacles. Sometimes it can seem impossible to navigate. Treatment programs are getting better...
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Difference Between Treatment and Recovery
While treatment and recovery go hand in hand, they are not the same thing. Treatment refers to the overall addiction recovery process. This includes detox, inpatient or outpatient programs, as well as the therapies and...
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Meloxicam Abuse
Due to the negative connotation associated with opioids, and the fact that they can be highly addictive, many people are apprehensive about taking them for pain management. While an opioid might be the best course...
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Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Esteem After Addiction Recovery
Self-esteem is how a person feels about him or herself. Self-esteem can refer to a person’s self-worth or personal value. It can also refer to anything that would influence how a person looks at him...
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