Why a Treatment Center Is Better than Jail

Why a Treatment Center Is Better than Jail In a best-case scenario, the drug addict finds drug addiction treatment centers before running into the legal troubles associated with long-term addiction. Unfortunately, it is all too often that an arrest is the intervention which brings the addict to their senses and causes them to evaluate where […]

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Transitioning From Being an Addict To a Man in Recovery

Transitioning From Being an Addict To a Man in Recovery Change is scary, it is normal for every human being to want to stay where they are comfortable and with what they are used to. However, there is no denying that change is necessary, especially for an addict. There comes a point where you look

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The Toughness Developed During Addiction Provides the Strength Needed for Detox

The Toughness Developed During Addiction Provides the Strength Needed for Detox Anyone who has had the misfortune of the need for a drug detox program understands just how difficult it is. There is the sickness of withdrawals and the pain associated with them along with the lack of the drugs the addict has come to

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Top 5 Factors That Influence Substance Dependence

Top 5 Factors That Influence Substance Dependence Understanding The Factors An overwhelming number of people are affected by substance dependence. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 20 million people age 12 and over reported struggling with a substance abuse disorder within the past year. Substances contributing to addiction include

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Tired of the Emotional Roller Coaster?

Tired of the Emotional Roller Coaster? Bipolar DisorderYou’ve heard the term Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression. Maybe you think you have it. You may have periods of intense highs followed by periods of intense lows. If you do, you know you need treatment for it. But where should you go and what kinds of treatments

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Tips on Protecting Your Career while Saving Your Life

Tips on Protecting Your Career while Saving Your Life One of the many reasons people cite for not going to rehab is fear of losing their job. Many people struggling with addiction are employed and have families to care for, and the idea of checking into a 30-day program brings up multiple fears, among them

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The Rush: The Biggest Swing-and-Miss in Recovery

The Rush: The Biggest Swing-and-Miss in Recovery What do you mean, rowing? Like, on a team? The more I listened, the more I liked what I was hearing. One of the brightest students in a group of teenagers I was helping recover from drug and substance abuse had come to me with a small problem.

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The One Skill a Man Needs To Get Through Drug Rehab

The One Skill a Man Needs To Get Through Drug Rehab Patience does not seem like much of a virtue when it comes to the hustle and bustle of the modern world. However, patience is a skill that can bring you many benefits, especially if you are training for the next phase of your life’s

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