Tag Archives: Managing Symptoms

Is It Possible To Use Mindfulness For Relapse Prevention?

Mindfulness For Relapse Prevention Is Key - Addiction Hope Sobriety is a lifelong commitment. Relapse may feel unlikely at times, but it only takes one oversight for past addiction to work its way back into someone’s life. New studies show that mindfulness-based relapse prevention has potential as a treatment method for people struggling to keep drug and/or alcohol addiction at bay. Even those with [...]
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Call 911: 5 Warning Signs Of Withdrawal

Call For Help Warning Signs Of Withdrawal - Addiction Hope Withdrawal is a frightening reality for recovering addicts. It can lead to chills, tremors, seizures and dozens of other adverse and potentially life-threatening effects. When your loved one has a drug or alcohol dependency, you need to recognize signs that he or she may be about to undergo withdrawal. Look Out For These Warning Signs [...]
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How Equine-Assisted Therapy Aids Treatment For Addiction And Mental Health Issues

Equine-Assisted Therapy Aids Treatment Recovery - Addiction Hope Animals have a way of providing unconditional love, never passing judgment on humans for their many mistakes. Humans and horses have shared a special relationship for centuries. The bond between horses and humans derives from several similarities, such as our social nature and family systems. Therapists find that connecting recovering addicts and mental health patients [...]
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Can You Die From Drug Withdrawal?

Die From Drug Withdrawal Or Alcohol - Addiction Hope Withdrawal can be a terrible thing for someone who is dependent on drugs or alcohol. People must weather some serious physical and mental reactions when they are detoxifying their bodies from hard substances. Ending substance dependency is obviously crucial. However, the process can be dangerous without medical supervision. While that is truer for some drugs [...]
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The Silent Killer Among Everyday Pain Medication: Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen Everyday Pain Medication Ibuprofen is one of the most common pain relievers on the market. It’s part of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class. Ibuprofen does come in prescription form (800 mg), but it is also available over the counter in drops, tablets, suspension and chewables. Package directions specify that the maximum dosage per day is 1,200 mg, [...]
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