What’s standing in the way of your recovery? For some, it’s the thought of how painful and uncomfortable detox and withdrawal can be. Withdrawal is the body’s response to quitting drugs or alcohol cold turkey. Besides being highly uncomfortable, it can be dangerous due to potential medical complications. When you first stop using drugs or …
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If you are struggling with substance abuse, it’s important to get help right away. The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse include physical and mental health problems that make life a challenge. Many people turn to 12 step programs for substance abuse help, whether that’s through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or a drug …
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One of the biggest obstacles to recovery is worry about the detox and withdrawal process. Some people who are looking to detox quickly and on their own turn to drug detox kits or other home remedies, but the truth is, these kits probably won’t help you detox any faster or skip the withdrawal symptoms. Many …
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It seems like alcohol is everywhere in our society. Facts from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism show that more than 85% of adults aged 18 or older have tried alcohol at some point. Since alcohol is so widely available, many make the mistake of thinking it’s not dangerous or addictive. But there …
When it comes to dangerous and addictive drugs, not many compare to heroin. This potent substance is sometimes called black tar heroin. An opiate derived from morphine, which itself comes from the poppy plant, heroin is fast-acting, highly addictive, and carries the very real potential for overdose and death. According to 2021 data from the …
Watching a friend or loved one struggle with addiction is awful. Substance abuse destroys health, relationships, and hope for a brighter future. When you see someone dealing with a substance use disorder, it can be hard to know what to do. You want to be kind and supportive and understanding to the people you care …
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You may think you don’t have time for alcohol or drug addiction treatment. But the days, weeks, and years of your life you lose to addiction are much longer than any type of substance abuse treatment program. A month, a few months, or even six months in addiction rehab is a small period of time …
Substance abuse can have lasting effects on every facet of a person’s life. From physical and psychological health to one’s social life, addiction can be ruinous for those afflicted by it. For the millions of Americans suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol, there is a way out. The top rehab centers in America offer …
An intervention can be the wake-up call your loved one needs to finally get sober. We know how difficult it is to watch your loved one ruin their life with drugs and alcohol. We also know that addiction brings upheaval to everyone it touches, and you’re struggling too. If you’re feeling helpless and hopeless after …
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The statistics around addiction are staggering, and they only begin to tell the story of just how many lives are impacted by substance abuse. The lives of individuals abusing drugs and alcohol aren’t the only ones affected. These lives also include the loved ones and communities that are struggling and overwhelmed—which aren’t reflected in the …
