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Asking for Help in Recovery
When you received treatment at a facility for your addiction, you asked for help and it changed your life. You came to terms with the fact that you needed help. Whether it was your friends and family…
You Can't Manipulate Someone into Being Sober
Addiction is a destructive behavior that you can't manipulate. Even though you love the person who has an addiction, manipulation is not the answer. Those who are close to someone who has an addiction…
The Difference Between Tolerance, Dependence & Addiction
Human nature and substance abuse can be hard to understand, especially the difference between tolerance, dependence, and addiction. Misconceptions of tolerance, dependence, and addiction run rampant t…
Setting Boundaries in Early Recovery
Re-entering the world in early recovery can be a huge challenge. You're going to encounter loved ones and friends who will have a lot of opinions about how you should live your new life. Some "friends…
How can physical activity help substance abusers stay sober?
Exercise and other forms. Can physical activity help you stay sober? We asked few fitness aficionados about how exercise can improve your health. Read on. of physical activity get your heart pumping a…
How Gender Roles Impact Recovery
Many studies have explored the differences between men and women when it comes to addiction and recovery. Indeed, there are many factors that impact men and women differently. From biology to body fat…
Drug Abuse and Its Impact on Memory Loss
Substance use alters the brain completely. From rewiring reward systems to exacerbating the symptoms of mental health disorders, substance abuse can cause long-term damaging effects. What some might n…
Beauty for Ashes: An Addict's Perspective on Jesus Christ
This Easter, the majority of the Christian world will commemorate the agonizing crucifixion and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Jesus carried out this act of supreme sa…
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month: What You Should Know
Alcohol Awareness Month was created to educate others about alcohol addiction. Alcohol is accessible over the world and plays a vital role in many social gatherings. However, risky behaviors involving…
What is the family's role in a recovering person's path to sobriety? How can they get involved in the rehab process?
Addiction doesn't just affect the person who abuses, it affects everyone in their orbit – family, friends, and co-workers. Family members play a vital role in a person's recovery, but they often feel…
Getting Help When Your Dad Is an Addict
According to data from the combined 2009 to 2014 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, about 1 in 8 children aged 17 or younger lived in households with at least one parent who had a past year subs…
How can recovered substance abusers avoid a relapse during the pandemic?
The global Covid-19 pandemic changed all of our lives last year, especially those suffering from any kind of substance use disorder. Home confinement, lack of social gatherings, work isolation, and pr…
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