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Self-Care Tips for Relieving Chronic Pain

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 of the most unfortunate chronic pain facts is that many people rely on pharmaceutical treatments from their doctors, which usually include prescription opioid painkillers, the leading […]

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Meth Use On The Rise Again In America, Worse Than Before

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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 meth, mostly from Mexico, is causing overdoses and increasing levels of crime across the nation. Meth Resurgence in the United States [two_third]While law enforcement officers across

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Why You Should Avoid Fast Food During Rehab And Recovery

Why Fast Food Isn’t Your Friend In The First Few Months Of Addiction Treatment

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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 ways from substance abuse. Some people enter rehab malnourished or with significant vitamin deficiencies from poor diet. Proper nutrition not only aids the detox and treatment

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The Dangers of Quitting Alcohol Cold-Turkey

Why Quitting Alcohol On Your Own Isn’t Sobering, But Deadly

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Bright Future Recovery serves Northern California, Central California, Southern California and the U.S. with evidence-based, whole person and affordable addiction rehab services associated with alcohol and drug abuse. We are happy to share valuable addiction recovery information. Detox | Residential Rehab | Relapse Prevention Confidential Consultations and Insurance Verification Questions about Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Recovery? Call Bright Future Recovery at (831) 245-1623 for a

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Why Comfortable Surroundings Set the Stage for Drug Detox Success

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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 of withdrawal symptoms, sterile hospital beds, and indifferent staff. Drug detox doesn’t have to be this way. Many substance abuse treatment facilities all over the country

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Deciding When the Time Is Right for an Intervention

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[two_third]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, an intervention is ultimately necessary for any addiction case. Friends and family may feel like an intervention would just cause a loved one to go on

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Why Hitting Rock Bottom Isn’t Helping Addicts in San Francisco

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There’s an irony in the concept of tent cities. In Phoenix, Arizona, former Sheriff Joe Arpaio created a tent city to house drug offenders doing time for possession, DUI and other substance-related crimes. The conditions were subprime and inmates complained often. But these conditions for the residents who lived there were temporary. But San Francisco,

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The Price We Pay for Drug Addiction on the Streets of San Francisco

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Addiction is a widespread problem throughout the United States, but there are many unique challenges facing Californians when it comes to substance abuse. The price of substance abuse is not simply an individual one; everyone should have some idea of the dramatic effects addiction can have on a person’s life. Addiction also takes a heavy

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How to Do Thanksgiving Sober and Survive the Family Drama

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Most Americans look forward to Thanksgiving as a time to celebrate with family and friends, but the holidays can be stressful for some, especially those struggling with substance abuse or who have recently completed rehab. For a person suffering from an addiction, the temptation to consume alcohol or drugs could amplify over the holidays when

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Opioid Addiction & Withdrawal on Their Own

When ERs Try to Handle Opioid Addiction and Withdrawal on Their Own

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Bright Future Recovery serves Northern and Central California with evidence-based, whole person and affordable addiction rehab services associated with alcohol and drug abuse. We are happy to share valuable addiction recovery information. Questions about Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Recovery? Call Bright Future Recovery at (831) 245-1623 for a Confidential Consultation. We Can Help. Going to rehab can be costly, and many drug

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