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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Meth users find it extremely difficult to quit using the drug because of its addictive qualities. Meth increases the release of dopamine and other chemicals in the brain that control the user’s feelings of pleasure, resulting in euphoria. As a result, the...
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Faith-based recovery programs in Florida are designed to help addicts address and treat their disease through spiritual healing and core faith beliefs. Treatment for addiction requires a comprehensive approach which, and for many, faith-based programs are the answer. These treatment protocols integrate...
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Choosing treatment for drug abuse prisoners instead of incarcerating them could prove to be beneficial to everyone. Statistically almost one half of all state prisoners abuse drugs and many have an addiction problem. If they are not treated, most of these prisoners...
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Bath Salt Treatment is Available to Combat the Physical and Mental Effects of the Designer Drug Drug abuse has long been an issue in society, however trends in popular drugs of abuse often change. In the past several years designer drugs have...
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Most addicts are in denial and don’t believe or will not admit they are addicted to drugs. Even when their addiction creates a problem they will have an excuse to cover-up the truth. By not confronting addiction head-on the addict probably won’t...
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