Halloween is one of America’s favorite holidays, and it’s generally known as a kid’s holiday – with as many as 93 percent of kids in the US celebrating it. However, that doesn’t mean it’s just a kid’s holiday. For many former kids who have since grown into working adults, Halloween has transformed from an excuse […]
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Some prescription drugs have the potential to be as addictive as ‘hard street drugs’, like heroin or cocaine, as well as more common addictive substances that account for most drug-related deaths, like alcohol and tobacco. A drug is a drug is a drug, but addictive drugs stand in their own category due to the dangers […]
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Self-esteem, by definition, is about how a person sees themselves. Someone with a healthy self-esteem would be aware of their strengths and their weaknesses. They would know where they excel and what they are capable of, while recognizing their own flaws. They would be confident in their ability to cope with situations they can cope […]
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The numbers suggest that relapses aren’t rare occurrences, but a part of the recovery process. An estimated 40-60 percent of recovering addicts relapse within the first 12 months after their rehab has completed, slowly dwindling down the longer a person stays sober (only 15 percent seem to relapse after 5 years of sobriety, in comparison). […]
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Due to the nature of addiction, drug recovery is a long journey. It’s not easy to overcome an addiction with support, let alone on your own. Yet after the initial stages of recovery, it becomes more and more important to learn how to take care of yourself, rather than relying solely on the support of […]
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Drug use and addiction have taken tens of thousands of lives per year, but it’s the families that truly experience everything an addiction can do to a person, beyond an abstract loss of life. The dangers of drug use end with death, but it begins almost harmlessly with little more than a first high. Regardless […]
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Illicit drugs and substances are nothing new, but there is a rising danger present especially in prescription drugs, designer drugs, and heroin, that hasn’t been as prevalent or widespread in the past. As the opioid epidemic continues in the US and Canada, and tens of thousands continue to die, more and more evidence is showing […]
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It’s on postcards, it’s on get-well notes, it’s on the cover of every best-selling self-care guidebook, and for most people, the notion of positivity as a serious and driving force for both physical and mental health is not only wildly impersonal, but also almost insulting. At least, at first glance. But there is a genuine […]
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The recovery process for a drug use disorder is complex, in part because it varies heavily from individual to individual. While addiction is recognized as a chronic illness, careful management can lead to lasting sobriety. But it’s important to recognize that careful management for what it really is – hard work, on a daily basis. […]
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An estimated 90 percent of interventions are effective, in that they inspire the person to seek help and make a real effort to seek treatment. While these are promising numbers, it’s important to note that interventions can still be difficult and draining events – and as the numbers imply, they don’t always work, and there’s […]
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