How to Help Friends with an Addiction

Article contributed by Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC It has been said that most people can count on one hand the number of true friends they have.  Friendship is one of the joys of life. The expression of concern by a trusted friend can be pivotal to the addict, when handled with sensitivity and insight. Confronting [...]
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Top Ten Tips for Addiction Recovery

Tips for Addiction Recovery 10 Tips For Addiction Recovery Work with a treatment specialist or treatment center to get the help and support you need to recover. Treatment for addiction to alcohol or drugs generally requires professional help to overcome the entrenched habits and behavior patterns of addiction.  Begin with a therapist and explore the addiction treatment options for [...]
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