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Encouragement in Recovery for Those Battling Drug Addiction

Overcoming drug addiction is a complex and challenging process. This article discusses how important motivation is in recovery and provides practical tips on how to support someone in their journey to sobriety. Dealing with a loved one’s drug or alcohol addiction can be challenging. You may feel unsure about what

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Importance of Family Roles in Addiction Recovery

Substance abuse in families greatly impacts the entire household. Living with an addicted love one can cause adverse effects on family dynamics and culture, which causes families to develop specific roles and creating a dysfunctional household system. It’s essential to understand the family’s role in addiction and work together toward

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Is It Possible To Drink Less Alcohol?

Consuming alcohol is a regular activity for many people. It’s enjoyed socially and is often used as a way to relieve stress. However, it’s well-documented how excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems and increased risk for injury. Learning how to cut down on drinks or stay sober is an essential

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The Best Ways to Prevent Relapse

Relapse is not assured, but it does occur frequently. Although not everyone relapses, many do. Fortunately, specific relapse prevention tactics might assist you in maintaining control. Addiction is “a chronic brain illness marked by an inability to regulate drug use.” Because the term is “chronic,” relapse is an element of

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Cigarette Smoking and Relapse

Anyone can experience a smoking relapse. You could have lasted a few months without smoking and felt great about it. Then you ask a friend for an occasional cigarette after quitting for no apparent reason, and before you know it, you’re smoking. Although it may not become a habit, most

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The Link Between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time that allows us to think about mental health and the improvements awareness has brought us in the past few years. The stigma around mental health may have decreased, but its lingering presence prevents many from seeking help. According to data

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What To Do About Teenage Drinking

Underage or teenage drinking has been an alarming problem in the country. According to the statistics presented by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 24.6% of teenagers aged 14 to 16 admitted that they have, at the very least, sipped alcohol. The NIAA has identified binge drinking

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What is Narcotics Anonymous
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What is Narcotics Anonymous?

The road to recovery from substance addiction is different from one individual to another. Looking for support is one way to make the process a little easier for an individual. You may turn to your loved ones or a support group. Support groups usually consist of people who are also

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Finding Help for Teen Addiction
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Finding Help for Teen Addiction

Many people think that just because teens try alcohol or drugs, they will immediately become an addict. That is not always the case. Peer pressure can cause any teenager to do things they will later regret, and there are many factors that could lead to teen substance abuse, and consequently,

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How Peer Support Groups Are the Key to Drug Addiction Recovery
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How Peer Support Groups Are the Key to Drug Addiction Recovery

When we are faced with an overwhelming life event, many of us opt to find comfort in connecting with people who have undergone the same situation. If you find yourself talking to a specific person or group, trusting them with your words, and seeking out their advice, you’ll realize how

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