Drug addiction is not a matter of choice, but it is a matter of survival. Addiction recovery is not just about deciding not to follow an unhealthy lifestyle – it’s about prolonging your life in general, and making yours a happy one again. But getting there – to the point where it seems possible to live […]
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It does not matter what habits you form if they’re ultimately constructive rather than destructive. People encounter a lot of stress over the course of their lives – naturally, like any other being on planet Earth, we must deal with the unpredictability and inherent risks of living. That, and we each deal with our fair […]
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There is a reason why the relapse statistic is quite high when looking at the numbers in addiction recovery, and that reason isn’t a matter of willpower or a lack of personal responsibility – it is a testament to the fact that relapses are part of the recovery process, and they’re common in early recovery […]
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In the short term, consequences of drug abuse can pose a serious health risk. There are dangers surrounding illegal drug use that don’t even begin to touch any drug’s long list of possible side effects and medical complications – risks such as arrest, dying due to drug-related violence, or getting into an accident due to […]
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Sometimes, you must take a risk to gain something worthwhile. Sometimes, that risk may be embarrassment or rejection. Yet when you stand to gain a friendship lasting a lifetime, the risk is always worth it. Having “sober friends” after recovery can be a big help to keeping you on your new life path. These kinds […]
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Sobriety isn’t just a blessing – it’s something to earn, and be proud of. There are plenty of reasons to choose the benefits of sobriety over the haziness of addiction, aside from being physically healthier and more likely to keep you living to a ripe old age. Sobriety isn’t just about not using anymore – it’s […]
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It’s known that love is the greatest emotion of all of them – but can can love cure addiction, one of the most tenacious illnesses there is? In a way, it can – or in the very least, there is a convincing argument for love being a central part of the best treatment for addiction. […]
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Trauma and Addiction are unfortunately common and linked at the hip. We live in a violent world, one where a majority of the population has at one point or another experienced personal grief and loss at the hands of domestic violence, child abuse, war, rape, accidents or natural disasters. Most people experience these things and go […]
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Addiction affects over 20 million Americans, none of whom “deserve” to struggle against a brain condition that sends their life into a downward spiral. Yet to effectively treat most of the country’s affected population and properly address the dangers of addiction, we need a mindset shift. Accepting addiction is important, and addiction must become something […]
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It’s been done before – replacing one high through another, far healthier kind. Running to cope with addiction isn’t just a matter of getting away from your problems – it’s about chasing new goals, achieving dreams, and, as science may tell you, it’s about staying sober and teaching your brain to associate new things with […]
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