People who have a drug or alcohol addiction will become a slave to that addiction. Once an addiction takes hold of a person’s body and mind, that person will do anything to get their fix. Because of this, addicts become very adept...
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Waking up from a stupor and realizing that your hard-won sobriety was lost is not a good feeling. Relapse makes an addict feel angry and sad because they know that they have let themself and their loved ones down. It’s one of...
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Spring Break is a time of the year when college students get time off from school and can go overboard with partying, drinking and drug abuse. Many students travel to Florida, Acapulco, Jamaica, Cancun or the Bahamas for a wild time of...
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Accepting the fact that you are an alcoholic and admitting it to others is a life-changing experience. Deciding that you finally want to stop drinking and begin a treatment program to get sober is the first step in healing and recovery from...
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Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant taken recreationally to increase energy and enhance mood. Meth addiction is a growing problem in American society, with specialized Florida crystal meth treatment often needed to break the...
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It’s your worst nightmare, the word “relapse.” It conjures up so many thoughts, feelings and fears. Your loved one was doing so well with his recovery from addiction until he made that one bad decision. He woke up on the floor and...
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One of the most important decisions you can make in life is to get clean from drugs and alcohol. Getting beyond denial and admitting to yourself that you have a problem and need help is the first step in the process of...
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There are different reasons why people start using drugs or alcohol, but not all of them will become addicted. People who are vulnerable to addiction usually have a physiological, genetic or psychological predisposition toward addictive behavior. When an individual is addicted chemically...
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An addict who is looking for help to recover from drug or alcohol addiction has two options to choose from: Peer Support vs. Professional Treatment for Addiction He can select a professional treatment program at a rehabilitation center or peer support recovery...
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Drug addiction is a chronic disease that requires specialized care provided by alcohol and drug treatment centers. Although millions suffer from this condition, only a fraction get the treatment they need. Many are in denial, others are scared of how their lives...
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