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Addiction Relapse: Getting Back on Track in Recovery

Teenage Girl with an Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping It is estimated that 2.15 million Americans, which is almost 9 percent of the nation’s population, have a substance use disorder (SUD). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the rates of relapse run extremely high among people in recovery, ranging from 37 to 56 percent. [1] What is Relapse? Detailed studies have been [...]
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Sex, Drugs, and Booze: A Deadly Combination for Many

Teen girls drinking alcohol A study of over 26,000 participants, researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that 43% of current drinkers take medications that could interact with alcohol, and 78% of those individuals were 65 or older [1]. Interactions Between Drugs and Alcohol Drugs such as antihistamines, when combined with alcohol, can increase drowsiness and can impact [...]
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Fresh Out of Addiction Rehab: How To Stay Sober

Woman in hat struggling with co-occurring addictions Simply assuming that life can be started where it was left off before rehab upon your arrival back home will do nothing but set you up for failure and a crushing reality check. There are several steps you can take to prevent relapse and continue to live a life of sustained recovery. The National Institute [...]
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Punishing Yourself Doesn’t Help You End Sexual Addiction

Man struggling with Opioid Addiction Self-control and discipline are esteemed in our culture. They are seen as vital mechanisms for success and growth. Indeed these qualities can be important aspects of a healthy self-motivational approach, yet, when it comes to sexual addiction, these qualities can produce bi-products that become binding forces that perpetuate a sexual addiction. If you are intrigued [...]
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Detox: What To Expect in Addiction Detox Treatment

Woman leaving cancer treatment Addiction Detox Treatment is essentially the first step in recovery from addiction, especially that from opiates. Many individuals battling addiction often underestimate the importance of undergoing detox in an inpatient setting. In fact, patients undergoing detox endure physical pains of various intensities and extremely uncomfortable, or even life-threatening, withdrawal symptoms. If you or a loved [...]
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