Most people think addiction treatment and 12-step programs are the same, but that couldn’t be further away from the truth. Here’s what makes them different.
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Treatment is, by far, the best way to help someone get off drugs and overcome their addiction. It’s a safe space for addicts to discover why they turned to drugs in the first place and learn healthy coping skills that encourage sobriety. Learn more about specific ways to help someone you love who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction.
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There’s no manual for learning how to talk to a drug addict, let alone live with one. Most people that find out their loved one is struggling with addiction are first and foremost shocked. However, they’re also at a loss because they genuinely want to help, but they don’t know-how. Communicating with someone who has
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Using Drugs to Treat Drug Addiction Treatment for substance abuse is a complex field with many options and theories out there. One that is always a subject of debate is using drugs as a treatment for substance abuse. There are many variations of this – from using drugs in a medical setting to help ease
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Roxicodone Addiction is a Rising Problem in America Roxicodone is in the opiate family, and roxicodone addiction is a rising problem in America. This narcotic is used to treat moderate to severe pain when used properly, but it is highly addictive and unfortunately many people don’t realize they have developed a problem until it is
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Is Medication Assisted Therapy the Solution for Addiction to Opiate Drugs? Addiction to opiate drugs is a huge problem in the United States, as is no secret if you have been paying attention to the news at all. From all the fatal overdoses going on around the country to the high-profile death of music legend
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In the middle of all of the American heroin epidemic comes news that the FDA has approved an addiction implant said to help prevent relapse. The implant was approved on Thursday as an innovative option for people struggling with heroin and opioid addiction. The implant slowly releases drugs into the addicts system designed to curb
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Drug Addiction Impacts the Entire Family There’s no way around the fact that drug addiction is a family disease. When a person is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it affects more than just the addict alone. It’s often that people hear about what addiction does to the person abusing drugs or alcohol, such as how
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Written By: Brian Cattelle There are a variety of prescription pills available to children and that number is growing each year. A child using prescription pills commonly mixes them with other drugs and alcohol. This combination can be fatal. What are the Warning Signs My Child is Using Prescription Pills? Physical signs include: • Bloodshot eyes
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Why a Private-Funded Rehab is Best Coming to terms with the fact that you or someone close to you needs treatment is tough! It’s an emotionally draining process that’s ripe with confusion, denial, anger, fear, and anxiety. Adding to the confusion is the seemingly endless number of types of rehab options available. While this is
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Cocaine is a highly addictive drug, and so many people fall dependent on this popular drug. When attempting to quit or stop using this drug, most users will experience cocaine withdrawal symptoms that can be life-threatening. Understanding the severity of these symptoms and the importance of having medical attention is key to surviving cocaine addiction.
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When Should I Send a Loved One to Treatment? How do you know if the person you love needs to go to a substance abuse rehab center? Many of you may think this question seems pretty silly. Some of you may find this very helpful. Many of you may find yourself thinking, “Thank God someone
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