Drugs are highly addictive. There is no sense in arguing against that. The science supports it, and there are countless cases and anecdotes of how continuous drug use led to the destruction (and, too often, end) of someone’s life, even in cases of recreational use. However, there is a line between being addicted to drugs, […]
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Life post-rehab can be incredibly hard on a teen. Not only do they have to deal with their newfound sobriety, but they’re pressured to stay sober whilst getting back into life with all its responsibilities, including school work, creating and maintaining a social life, and struggling with questions of identity and motivation. Some teens feel […]
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Addiction – regardless of what form it takes – permeates you. Not just your mind or your body, but your person. It changes people, it changes their priorities and thoughts. And worst of all, it’s incredibly hard for someone with an addiction to realize and acknowledge that they have a major problem. Here are some […]
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Adderall is a prescription drug designed to help patients dealing with the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). People struggling with this disorder go through cycles of hyperactivity and inattention – they have a marked inability to stop themselves from acting out, jumping from task to task, lacking persistence and having difficulty staying organized. […]
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Self-confidence is said to be the key to many things. We’re told repeatedly that you must be self-confident to nail that job interview, be self-confident when asking that cute guy or girl out, be confident in your choices as a consumer and customer, show self-confidence when alone and traveling – the list goes on and […]
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A sober living community is a neighborhood, building or private complex typically owned by a company or association, with the purpose of treating substance abuse and addiction through the method of sober living. Life at a sober living community is a bit different than in rehab. Unlike other treatment facilities, sober living communities don’t necessarily […]
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Drug recovery might sound like the last place to find everlasting friendship, but it could very well be one of the best places for meeting people interested in real connection. Forging lifelong friendship in recovery happens more often than you might expect. Here’s a quick overview of why you shouldn’t be surprised in the slightest […]
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Living in a sober living community has proven to be a popular and highly effective way of staying sober after rehab – but just like any other addiction treatment program, not every sober living community is made the same. When choosing a sober living community, it’s important you know what you should be looking for – […]
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The addiction recovery process is meant to be a comprehensive treatment, one that addresses the issues most commonly found in cases of addiction. There is no strict system to it, as that would too heavily restrict what needs to be an individual, unique approach every single time. The addiction recovery process, just like most health issues […]
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Addiction is a tough nut to crack – there are an estimated 25 million people in the US struggling with addiction in some shape or form, and while our ability to treat multiple addictions has massively improved, we are still far away from making it a painless process to follow and stick to. It gets […]
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