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Addiction is a long-term battle. We can spend our entire lives wrestling with the anxiety or depression that the specter of addiction can cast over us. A lot of people,…

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Seeking Help and Holding Yourself Accountable

May 13, 2018

Life has its ups and downs, but overall it is what we make of it. Being positive and striving to better yourself every day will go far, but if you…

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Life After Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

March 31, 2018

Transitioning back to everyday life after completing inpatient rehab for alcohol can be challenging. The recovery process is lifelong and rehab is only the first step along the way to…

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Life After Detox Means Relearning These Critical Life Skills

February 26, 2017

Drug addiction is a horrendous thing for everyone involved. And there are always a lot of people involved. It is never just the one suffering from the addiction. It is…

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Holiday Survival Guide for Those With Addiction Problems

December 12, 2016

For many of us, the holidays mean parties and getting together with loved ones. For others, separated from friends and families, the holidays mean loneliness. Either way, they’re full of…

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The Importance of Individual Solutions for Individual Challenges

November 28, 2016

One size really does fit all, just as long as the only fit you want is a bad fit. There are some situations in life that will accommodate all comers.…

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Alcohol Detox

September 19, 2016

For the person who has completed an alcohol detox program, getting back to work might be the most enduring part of their recovery. Alcohol addiction takes a toll on a…

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Education, Experience, and Empathy: Professionalism and Dealing with Addiction

January 8, 2016

Addiction is a multifaceted illness that if not treated can wreak havoc on the lives of the addicts and their families. Rehab programs are created as a means to address…

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Hooked: How to Tell If a Loved One Is Addicted

June 21, 2015

Addiction changes everything. Relationships are strained to the breaking point. It is not easy for a doctor to accurately identify addiction. It is even more difficult for the general public.…

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Recovery Requires MultiFaceted Approach

January 22, 2015

We live in a society that relies on instant gratification. We like our movies and our television shows to come to a happy conclusion within a half an hour or…

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