Ways to avoid getting manipulated by an addict

Ways to avoid getting manipulated by an addict

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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04/01 2016
Top Ten Sober Activities for Spring Break

Top Ten Sober Activities for Spring Break

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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03/21 2016
Coming Out As an Alcoholic

Coming Out As an Alcoholic

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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03/16 2016
Florida Crystal Meth Treatment

Florida Crystal Meth Treatment

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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03/15 2016
Four Steps To Take When A Loved One Relapses

Four Steps To Take When A Loved One Relapses

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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03/15 2016
Ten Reasons to Get Clean

Ten Reasons to Get Clean

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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03/14 2016
Why Some People Are More Vulnerable To Addiction

Why Some People Are More Vulnerable To Addiction

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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03/10 2016
Peer Support vs. Professional Treatment for Addiction

Peer Support vs. Professional Treatment for Addiction

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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03/08 2016
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers

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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03/04 2016