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To beat drug addiction, one must first become aware of why addiction happens and how exactly it can affect our behavior and relationships.

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Friday, February 22nd, 2019
Don’t Go Cold-Turkey – Detox Is Safer And More Effective When You Taper In Medically Supervised Treatment
It’s no secret that substance abuse can have a variety of negative effects on your mental health as well as your physical health. For that reason alone, you may...
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
Seven Reasons Why High-Functioning Alcoholics Need Treatment
Not every alcoholic is falling apart at the seams or visibly struggling with the activities of daily life. Indeed, some high-functioning alcoholics seem to suffer few ill effects from...
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Friday, February 15th, 2019
Your Union Insurance Could Cover Your Rehab
When considering drug and alcohol rehab, candidates face a series of important considerations. How would going to rehab affect your job? Would you lose your job because of going...
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Friday, February 8th, 2019
How Fentanyl Laced Xanax Ends The Party For Everyone
One of the major contributing factors to the ongoing opioid overdose crisis in the United States is the proliferating presence of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is about 50...
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Thursday, January 31st, 2019
10 Things You Can Do Right Now For Relief From Chronic Pain
Roughly 20% of the American population lives with some type of chronic pain*, and these individuals need to understand the risk of addiction that often accompanies chronic pain. One...
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019
Meth Use On The Rise Again In America, Worse Than Before
Methamphetamine use is once again on the rise in America. While law enforcement officers and government agencies continue to combat opioids, such as heroin and fentanyl, an influx of...
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Thursday, January 17th, 2019
Why Fast Food Isn’t Your Friend In The First Few Months Of Addiction Treatment
Food plays a crucial role in the substance abuse recovery process. Many people who struggle with addiction neglect basic needs, contract infectious diseases, and damage their bodies in other...
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Thursday, January 10th, 2019
Why Quitting Alcohol On Your Own Isn’t Sobering, But Deadly
Quitting “cold turkey” may work for cigarettes and a few other types of addiction, but alcoholism brings an entirely different situation. Alcoholism causes profound effects in the mind and...
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Monday, December 17th, 2018
Why Comfortable Surroundings Set the Stage for Drug Detox Success
Anyone struggling with substance abuse likely dreads the thought of entering detox, no matter how much he or she wants to get clean. Detox often brings to mind images...
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Monday, December 10th, 2018
Deciding When the Time Is Right for an Intervention
If a loved one is struggling with an addiction, it’s difficult to determine whether an intervention is a good idea. While timing may be a concern in some cases,...
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