Going to recovery meetings is an important part of learning how to manage your addiction. You’ll typically begin going to your first group meetings during your time in an addiction treatment program. These early meetings help you learn how to lean on the support of others, and you’ll find that talking to other people with […]
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If you watch a group of people in recovery for any length of time, you might get the idea that everyone seems to be a smoker. Smoking cigarettes and recovery often go hand in hand, since people tend to be hesitant to give up this last vice that seems to help them get through tough
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Doing anything new is often nerve wracking. Whether you’re starting a new job or thinking about going to addiction treatment, the fear of failure is real. Although your anxiety is normal, you also want to make sure that it doesn’t hold you back from getting help when you need it the most. Wondering what happens
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Is alcohol a depressant? Yes, this drug is classified as a depressant. The alcohol in drinks consumed by humans is actually called ethanol. It’s not the same as the alcohol used in cosmetic, medical and cleaning products. It should also not be confused with methanol or wood alcohol, a deadly poison. Ethanol is also used
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How does one overcome addiction? Over the years, many people have asked this question. Addiction is a complex term, as it can refer to substance abuse or behavioral addiction. Generally, addiction is defined as the compulsive need to engage in a behavior or consume a substance, even when it is no longer enjoyable or necessary.
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Acupuncture detox has been used for years by East Asian physicians to detoxify the body and remove detrimental substances that have accumulated in the body. AcuDetox is an acronym for acupuncture detoxification therapy. This therapy utilizes needles to stimulate specific points within the body to induce toxins out of where they have accumulated and into
When you are going through addiction recovery, self-esteem is a big part of what you will be working on. Sometimes it can feel like an impossible task to think that you will ever have the same level of confidence and well-being that you had before addiction. Especially when some pretty serious changes in your life
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Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in the 1930s. At the time, scientific understanding of brain function and addiction was poorly developed. However, AA’s principles are still followed today, and some people do find lasting success and sobriety with this program. That said, AA is not for everyone by any means. You may not know if it’s
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‘Hitting Rock Bottom’ is a coined phrase that refers to when someone struggling with substance use disorder has reached the lowest point in their addiction. Rock bottom is often characterized by a traumatic event where the addict realizes the impact addiction has on their lives and those of their loved ones. At this point, the
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When you struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can be easy to feel trapped and bound by your substance abuse. Many people have failed attempts at sobriety and experience the triggers on a consistent basis. This can make it challenging to have hope for the future and maintain your sobriety. Some people
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