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How Does Cocaine Abuse Affect the Brain and Body?
More recently, substances like opioids have been brought into the spotlight for not only their addictive potential but also the role they can play in increasing the risk of overdose and overdose death…
Why Social Support Is Essential for Lasting Sobriety
Both early and late recovery can come with many different challenges. Although early recovery can be a vulnerable stage, boredom in late recovery can trigger cravings and a shift in one's mood. If an…
Mantras to Get You Through Addiction Recovery
A mantra is a phrase or acronym that reminds you of certain facts, feelings, or procedures that strengthen you. In the process of drug or alcohol recovery, there will be phrases that help you overcome…
The Value of Participating in an All Women's Outpatient Recovery Program
For some women, the transition into recovery can be a challenging process. Although treatment has been completed, it is common for some individuals to experience difficulty coping with their condition…
The Blessings of Being Sober-Minded
The scriptures speak harshly of drunkenness, which could include using drugs, but it's not about God's judgment against you. You are not your addiction. You are not your mistakes. You are not your reg…
Understanding Long Lasting Effects of Untreated Trauma
Throughout life, many of us will experience a host of life-threatening events, from car accidents to the sudden loss of a loved one and more. Although many people will remain resilient in the face of…
The 6 Most Addictive Drugs with the Hardest Recoveries
Life is full of potential addictions, particularly when it comes to substances. Here are six of the most addictive drugs on the market. We'll also explore what happens during withdrawal from these sub…
Women React Differently than Men to Meth
Doctors originally developed methamphetamine to increase energy, but it turned out much stronger than they anticipated. The result was too addictive and too strong for most people. Rare cases where me…
Benefits of Moving Forward With an All Women's Sober Living Home
It takes hard work and a tenacious mindset to completeaddiction or mental health treatment successfully. Although an individual treatment plan has been completed, this does not mean that that person i…
How Can Art Therapy Enhance My Treatment Experience?
More often than not, people seeking treatment for mental health disorders and substance abuse are skeptical about what professional treatment can do for their healing and recovery. Although they may r…
The Risks of Rapid Detox in Addiction Recovery
Substance abuse disorder is a complex disease that can affect every aspect of your life. An addiction recovery center is often a necessary step in kicking your addiction to the curb and becoming clean…
Coping with Family History: How to Talk To Your Children About Addiction
When you look at your children, you may see the tilt of their nose that looks just like yours, their chocolate brown eyes identical to their dad's, and that dimple you've seen in every single one of y…
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