Navigating a healthy relationship with your parent as an adult can be difficult, regardless of the situation you’re in. When that parent develops codependency toward you, it can feel impossible. When you try to picture a codependent relationship, many people visualize an unhealthy romantic relationship. While codependency does occur in marriages and between romantic partners,…
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The transition from a stay in a rehab facility back to your day-to-day life can be difficult. This is, in part, because you’re held accountable by rehabilitation staff while working with a facility, and you need your mental tools to keep yourself accountable once you lose that outside influence. For many, learning how to self-regulate…
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In this day and age, we hear a lot about casual alcohol use. Leaving work, you may hear a coworker say they are excited to get home and make themselves a drink. On the phone with your friend, you might hear him say he will need to buy beer because he’s watching the game tomorrow.…
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On the fourth Thursday of this month, the smell of turkey, mashed potatoes, and other delicious foods will fill the air in homes and restaurants across the country. Some families and friends will be gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving, while others will give thanks from afar. Many are looking forward to this cozy fall holiday that,…
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Crack cocaine is an extremely addictive substance that affects many communities in the country with devastating results. Crack can dramatically change your life, and the short-term high often leads to more and more frequent use. This can be incredibly dangerous. Cocaine use is already a major cause for concern, but when cocaine is dissolved and…
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How do you think tenants of sober living homes celebrate the holiday season? With sober activities, of course. And the holiday season begins with a sober Halloween celebration. Halloween often marks the start of the holidays because it’s the first of several that happen over the next few months. And even though parties and family…
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What should people think about before going through the admissions process for a rehab center? Apart from checking if they have health insurance for rehab, they should also check if they can use leaves covered by FMLA for rehab attendance. Addiction is a complex and chronic disease that can affect both the body and the…
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Attachment styles are central to the way humans perceive security in relationships. As an adult, you can gain clarity about why you feel and behave a certain way in a relationship by identifying the four major styles. This understanding can also help you determine whether you are at risk of developing a substance use disorder.…
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Before you go through the admissions process at an addiction treatment facility, it’s best to determine if you can use your health insurance for drug rehab costs. Many insurance companies didn’t cover substance abuse treatment in the past. Most denied addiction treatment coverage based on whether substance use disorders or other co-occurring mental health conditions…
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How many lives have been saved by meth addiction treatment centers? There have to be a lot. The long-term effects of meth use can be dangerous. A continuing meth addiction typically leads to health complications or a fatal overdose, too. And with meth cravings and various physical discomforts making meth withdrawal difficult to get through…
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