As parents, most of us like to think that we make the best decisions for our children, that we care for them, and that we protect them as much as we can. When children make bad decisions, it’s too easy to step in and take care of them, clean up their mess, pay off their…
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A battle with drug addiction can affect and alter every aspect of your life, and your personal relationships are not an exception. Substance abuse can force you to revolve your entire life around using and getting more. Some of the most important parts of any relationship, such as honesty, trust, and open communication, can be…
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Heroin addiction is a struggle for many all across the country, and withdrawal and detox from heroin can be incredibly difficult. Checking in with a licensed drug and alcohol detox program can be crucial to getting past that long first week after stopping using heroin. Heroin users typically begin experiencing symptoms of withdrawal between six…
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It can be painful to see a parent battle an alcohol dependency, no matter how old we are. It’s easy to feel powerless to help someone when you know they’re struggling, and it can feel even more suffocating when that person is your mother or father. There’s no need, though, for you to feel alone…
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When you think about your gut health, you might be thinking about what’s going on in your stomach. However, the ‘gut’ actually represents the interactions of the entire digestive system, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, and rectum. The gastrointestinal tract is a thirty-foot-long muscular tube that transports food from your…
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Opiate or opioid medication used as prescription painkillers are among the most abused substances. Millions of painkiller prescriptions are written each year. It is recommended to throw away your medicine if you no longer need it for pain management since it has a high risk of developing a tolerance. Building a high tolerance to a…
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Most researchers and theoreticians consider the family as a fundamental unit of society and the building block of our communities. The home is the primary place where a child learns what normal and healthy behavior looks like. However, it can also be the first place where a growing child may learn detrimental behaviors from a mom…
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For many seeking addiction treatment, an inpatient or residential rehab may be the essential choice in securing sobriety. A residential treatment program provides a structured environment in which you can gain the most benefits to begin your journey in recovery. When you stop abusing drugs or alcohol, you will have to overcome physical and psychological…
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Alcoholism affects the lives of many people in the United States and around the world. Also affected are the family members, friends, and co-workers of the alcoholic. Caring for someone who is undergoing the negative effects associated with alcohol abuse can be extremely challenging. An example of a unique challenge is addressing alcoholism in the…
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The 12-Step recovery program created by Alcoholics Anonymous is widely used, perhaps for its tried and true method of treating addiction. The 12-Step program is used in drug rehab facilities worldwide for its effectiveness in sustaining sobriety, especially for those who continue to work the program after leaving treatment. Each step showcases a level of…
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