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What to Expect from Opiate Withdrawals
What are Opiates? After sustaining major injuries from car accidents, workplace accidents, sports injuries, and random encounters, sometimes medical providers will prescribe medication to assist
Rebuilding Relationships After Addiction
Often referred to as a family disease, addiction affects every part of an individual’s life and relationships negatively. It’s not just the person struggling with
Returning to the Workplace Post-Rehabilitation
You did it, you sought help in rehabilitation for your drug or alcohol addiction and successfully reached recovery. You are officially at a point where
Benefits of 12-Step Programs
Although no two people have the same journey to recovery, there are proven programs that have successfully assisted millions of people with overcoming their addictions,
Marijuana: Signs of Addiction and Options for Recovery
There are many different perspectives regarding the use of marijuana and its harmfulness, and some even may question its addictive ability. However, it’s very possible
Opening Up to Others About Your Addiction
Every day, addicts of all kinds struggle in one of the most strenuous and stressful fights of their lives. Whether on drugs, alcohol, or an
Why Rehabbing at Home Doesn’t Work
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 19.7 million Americans battled a substance use disorder in 2017. Countless injuries and fatalities are
Celebrating Your Recovery
Paddling through the struggles of drug and alcohol addiction is an undeniable feat. No matter how long the addiction or recovery, every addict’s journey is
Alcohol: Stimulant Or Depressant?
Alcohol affects people both as a sedative and as a stimulant. Depending on such factors as the makeup of one’s body chemistry and how much
The Truth About Residential Drug Treatments
Most people believe they have a solid grasp of what residential drug treatment looks like and how they work. Movies, television shows, and social media
Top 5 States With The Highest Number Of Drug Addicts
The “war on drugs” has been raging on for decades in the United States. Historically, the first laws that restricted drug use occurred in the
Common Myths About Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
The number of people in America that suffer daily from drug addiction or alcoholism and abuse is astonishing. In 2017 the National Survey on Drug