Recovery from addiction is a challenging journey that requires not only the determination and resilience of the individual in recovery but also the unwavering support of their loved ones. As family and friends, it is crucial to understand the complexities of addiction and the unique needs of those in recovery. This comprehensive guide aims to […]
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When someone is experiencing a crisis, they often see no end in sight to their struggles or suffering. The emotional turmoil that comes with a crisis can be so devastating that it can drive someone to addiction, depression, and suicide. Crisis intervention is a powerful tool family member, friends, and partners can use to help
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Every year, thousands of fatal overdoses happen across the United States, taking the lives of children, parents, loved ones, family members, and friends. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that binds to opioid receptors in the brain to reverse opioid overdose. Still, not everyone knows how to use naloxone. So, we wanted to create a guide
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Almost half of the individuals with a mental health disorder have a co-occurring substance use disorder. Unfortunately, the connection often goes unnoticed and untreated. This lack of information leaves people going in and out of treatment for decades. Mental health and addiction go hand in hand, and the only way to approach them is through
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Addiction treatment is the first step taken towards a life in recovery. However, it’s continuing care, or aftercare, that supports people through recovery. If you have a loved one that’s about to leave a rehab program, you’re probably wondering how to support them after treatment. This continuing care ebook is meant to be a resource
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When alcohol or drugs have taken over a loved one’s life, everyone around them might feel desperate, lost, and hopeless. Sometimes, an intervention is a go-to thing in everyone’s mind as a last attempt to help their loved one seek treatment. But, can staging an intervention really work? After all, movies, TV shows, and countless
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Addiction is a tricky disease that many avoid discussing, leaving many others with more questions than answers. It comes as no surprise that most people feel lost when looking for addiction treatment. Most of them have no idea how to find help, let alone get into treatment. This addiction treatment eBook includes everything you need
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With so many states legalizing marijuana, parents are now facing a new dilemma: how to bring up the topic of drug use? We all have different views on having this discussion, but it’s never an easy one to have. This marijuana talk kit ebook is meant to be a resource for parents looking for ways
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Preventing and addressing addiction in the family is a learning process. We all have different perspectives and ideas of what addiction is from what we read online or see in the news. The following opioid addiction ebook is designed to be printed, downloaded, and read at your convenience. Our free ebooks are meant to offer
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When you’re in love with an alcoholic, sometimes days can feel stressful and hopeless. It’s common for someone who’s married to an alcoholic to start to internalize many emotions of what’s happening around your partner’s alcohol use disorder, and you might easily find yourself depressed. Maybe you’re not even sure if you’re married to an
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While addiction can be messy and destructive, treatment is the opposite of that. Coming to terms with getting addiction treatment is a huge milestone. Whether someone realizes it by themselves after hitting rock bottom, or their loved ones engaged in an intervention to get them help, it’s a huge step toward recovery. This is when
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At-home drug tests are popular options for parents who believe their children are using drugs. These tests can look at the presence of illegal or prescription medicines like Valium or Oxycodone. However, they do show if someone is using these drugs for non-medical purposes. Most parents use these tests when they’re worried about their children.
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