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Who is Most Susceptible to Relapse?
Relapse may be the biggest threat of all to lasting sobriety. Even with excellent addiction treatment or rehab, patients can relapse. While anyone is potentially susceptible to relapse, there are a handful of factors that increase the likelihood. Identifying and addressing them can play a role in avoiding relapse and maintaining sobriety for a lifetime.…
Read MoreThe 12 Steps of AA
The 12 Steps of AA In Alcoholics Anonymous, better known as AA, there is a clear outline with 12 steps to recovery. A 12-Step program can be a helpful tool when ending an addiction to alcohol or any other dangerous substance. The 12 Steps are employed in all types of facilities and programs, and they…
Read MoreIs Your Husband an Alcoholic?
How to Help an Alcoholic Husband Living with an alcoholic can be very challenging. When the alcoholic is your spouse, addiction can impact virtually every area of your life together. Men are more likely than women to struggle with alcoholism. That means it is often up to wives to recognize signs of addiction and then…
Read MoreThe Typical Length & Process of Detox
Determining the Length of Detox Before committing to a detox program, many prospective patients want to know what to expect from the process. The exact details of detox can vary depending on the person and their addiction. However, knowing more about the length and typical format of a detox can help prepare patients for the…
Read MoreHow Bad is Heroin Use in America?
The Scope of Heroin Use and Addiction in the USA Heroin is a drug made from morphine, which puts it in the opiate class. Like many other opioid drugs, heroin use, abuse and addiction is on the rise in the United States. Although most people acknowledge that there is a heroin problem in America, it…
Read MoreFamily & Addiction: Enabling or Supporting?
The Differences Between Enabling and Supporting a Loved One Struggling With Addiction When a friend, neighbor or loved one is struggling with addiction, it is natural for people to want to help. This is a noble goal, but some actions that are designed to help can actually hurt chances of successful recovery. It is critical…
Read MoreDedicated Men’s Detox Programs
Why Men Can Thrive in Gender-Specific Detox Programs When individuals are diagnosed with an addiction, the first step is often to find a detox facility. Detox is a critical component of lasting recovery. With so many types of detox available, it can be difficult to narrow down the choices. For many, a dedicated men’s detox…
Read MoreCoping with Opiate Withdrawal
Making it Through an Opiate Withdrawal As many as three million Americans struggle with opioid addiction. Whether the addiction revolves around prescription medications or heroin, combatting the addiction has to include detox. During detox, the body will go into withdrawal, which can be accompanied by some unpleasant symptoms. Make it through opiate withdrawal with professional…
Read MoreThe Safe Way to Stop Using Drugs
Making the decision to end drug use is a wonderful, positive step in the right direction. However, recovery is more than just one decision. Ending drug use can come with some risks, but these risks are mitigated with a few smart choices. Explore how individuals who struggle with addiction can end drug use completely as…
Read MoreMillennials & Prescription Drugs
Are Prescription Drugs the Greatest Threat to Millennials? Across the United States, the prescription drug epidemic is growing. Millennials may be one of the groups most at risk for prescription drug addictions. Explore why millennials have so much access to these drugs, why use is growing and what can be done to stop or recover…
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