One of the most important factors in successful recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction is learning how to ask for help when it is needed. It is often the case that being isolated from positive influence fuels the beginning stages of addiction, and is the nature of addiction to perpetuate that negative path. Addiction […]
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The experience of spending weeks in a sober living community can be exactly what is needed during the initial stages of recovery. There will come a time, however, that you are ready to leave that comforting oasis. Once you have your sober feet under you, you will be expected to begin that long journey of […]
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Once you have decided to take the steps toward living a life of sobriety, you are likely to find that other aspects of your life are also calling for change. One of the most noticeable areas of change often has to do with the dynamics of your relationships. While working on changing your own thought […]
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The road to recovery can be difficult. If it were an easy journey, more people would be choosing the path of sobriety. Knowing what to expect during this time of transition can assist with giving an extra boost of resolve when you are tempted to throw in the towel. The following is an overview of […]
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Craving drugs or alcohol after beginning the journey of recovery is almost a given. A force which so powerfully guides our lives of addiction is not going to give up without a fight. When cravings and temptations to return to your life of addiction arise, there are proactive steps to take toward defeating them. […]
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Many people who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction do not seek help until the point that the addiction has come to permeate every aspect of life. It begins to affect your marriage, your relationship with your children, your job, and your health. The substance abuse can become such a major part of your life, […]
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It is hardly possible to talk about recovery without mentioning relapse. The instance of relapse for a recovering individual is so common, that many substance abuse treatment programs now include it as part of the process of recovery. Not only is it common, but it can actually be something which brings you closer to your […]
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Most people use substances for the perceived benefit of experiencing a change in their state of consciousness. While intoxicated, negative experiences such as self-consciousness, stress, over-thinking, anxiety, and fear are reduced. The very same brain mechanisms which permit these negative experiences, however, are at work in making sure that you stay true to who you […]
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The decision to not drink alcohol is easy enough to make when there is no option to have it. Unless we plan to live our lives in a bubble, however, the chances of encountering situations where the alcohol is flowing freely are likely to occur. Family gatherings, work parties, and get-togethers with friends all carry […]
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Designer drugs were identified as a problem during the 1980’s. The benefits of using designer drugs were promoted by college students and trend followers, much in the way that a wearing a brand of clothing or the holding the latest technology would be considered a mark of coolness. Because the particular arrangement of the designer […]
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