In order to prevent illicit drug abuse, it is necessary to first understand the process that causes individuals to abuse drugs in the first place, and what causes some people to get hooked on them and develop the disease of addiction. We think...
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The family has a central role to play in the treatment of any health problem, but family therapy is not always used to maximum benefit in drug and alcohol addiction treatment. In substance abuse treatment, for instance, the individual client is...
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Growing up, we’re taught that we should always be nice. After all, it is the polite thing to do. However, when you want to help someone you care about deal with their addiction, it goes way beyond just being nice. With this truth in mind...
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When does using drugs and alcohol turn to a habit that you cannot break? To help keep an eye on your own usage, or that of a loved one, we’ve written ‘Stages of Addiction: Know When You’re on a Slippery Slope.’ For many people...
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For people who struggle with an eating disorder, sitting with your closest friends and family around a table spread with food is a terrifying prospect. It’s what makes this time of year, with a bevy of social holidays centered around eating and...
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Having a Tough Conversation About Rehab Helping convince someone you care about to go to rehab can be a true challenge. When they don’t recognize the gravity of their situation, it can feel like you’re talking to a wall. However, once...
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Some anxiety comes naturally for everyone – awaiting test results, working against an impending deadline, or expecting to hear bad news. For most of us, this feeling dissipates when the moments pass and life goes on. People suffering from anxiety...
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If you’ve decided to give up drugs or alcohol, then a rehab treatment program is often the best choice for beating addiction. But there are different detox methods: inpatient vs outpatient being primary among them. Which one is better...
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When you or a loved one is battling addiction, knowing where to turn for assistance may be tough. It’s possible that deciding who to talk to or where to go might be a difficult decision. That’s why we’ve created a list of...
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Entering an inpatient treatment center can
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Rehab depression is a common phenomenon for those who are in addiction recovery. Being away from your daily existence, as well as all of your friends and loved ones can be very difficult and cause you to feel as if you are slipping away from the...
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If you’re living with a spouse who suffers from drug addiction, it’s normal to feel powerless in this situation. However, there are several things you can do to help your husband get the treatment he needs, which is why we’ve...
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