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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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The Heroin Epidemic in Southern California

The Heroin Epidemic in Southern California California is currently experiencing an increase in the number of individuals using heroin. Recent statistics reveal that the majority of heroin addicts in this state are affluent individuals living in certain areas rather than individuals living on the streets. Choosing the right rehab program can make a significant difference

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The Devil’s Playground: Why Apathy Has No Place in Recovery

The Devil’s Playground: Why Apathy Has No Place in Recovery “She got fired again,” was the now familiar answer to my casual inquiry to how my sister-in-law has been lately. Her mother’s reply had become curiously monotone in sharp contrast to the exasperated frustration I used to hear. The millennial young lady with the beautiful

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How To Tell Your Family You Need Rehab

How To Tell Your Family You Need Rehab Honesty is the Best Policy The decision to enter rehab is a first step towards turning your life around. Drug addiction can take over a life and the risks of addiction are severe; they include criminal involvement, permanent health injury, and premature death. The decision to enter

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Talking To Your Boss About Your Addiction

Talking To Your Boss About Your Addiction Admitting to yourself that you are an addict is difficult. Admitting it to friends and family is even harder. Talking to your boss and your colleagues at work is one of the hardest of the many steps towards recovery. It is also one of the most important steps.

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Sweating the Small Stuff: How Exercise Can Promote Better Recovery

Sweating the Small Stuff: How Exercise Can Promote Better Recovery As a recovering addict, you may feel that struggling with your addiction every day uses all your energy and that you do not have the energy to spare for an exercise program. Actually, though, exercise has been shown to help prevent addictions and can be

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Summer Break and Drug Use: Why Millennials are Suffering

Summer Break and Drug Use: Why Millennials are Suffering Summer is often a huge deal for the millennial. Those still in college enjoy a much-deserved break from school while those with jobs take their vacation time to travel the world. However, summer often has a dark side in all generations and has become particularly harsh

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The Social Benefits of Getting Sober

The Social Benefits of Getting Sober Getting sober is an effective way to improve both your mental and physical health. It can also be a great way to restore your social life or build a solid one for the first time in your life. Choosing to get sober can open up opportunities you might have

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Why is Sleep Crucial for Successful Drug Addiction Treatment?

Why is Sleep Crucial for Successful Drug Addiction Treatment? A good night’s sleep is essential for every healthy person as it allows the body to regenerate and rests the mind too. It’s well known that if someone has a sleepless night, the following day they will feel the effects. Sluggishness, irritability, lack of concentration and

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