How to Help an Addict: What Friends and Family Should Know

How to Help an Addict: What Friends and Family Should Know

Addiction: What Is It? Addiction is a chronic disease that is characterized as a dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation, and memory functioning. When you engage in substance abuse, the influences of drugs or alcohol will impact these areas...
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01/24 2023
The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery

The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery

Why Is Self-Care So Important in Recovery? Self-care is not about indulgence or giving yourself treats. The World Health Organization defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness...
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11/09 2022
5 Movies to Inspire You in Recovery

5 Movies to Inspire You in Recovery

Powerful Films about Addiction and Recovery There are plenty of influential films about addiction and recovery you might want to watch to help you maintain your motivation to stick with your recovery plan. Some movies are ideal for highlighting the challenges associated...
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04/07 2021
Supporting vs. Enabling: How to Best Help an Addict

Supporting vs. Enabling: How to Best Help an Addict

How to Help an Addicted Loved One Without Enabling When someone you care about is suffering from drug addiction, alcoholism, or another form of a substance use disorder, you often need to walk a fine line, one that allows you to provide...
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04/02 2021