Meth is a stimulant drug directly impacting the central nervous system. With this, the brain is influenced by chemicals responsible for overactivity. Because of weight loss effects, doctors prescribe meth as an aid for extreme cases of obesity. Meth is intended for medical purposes, but many people become addicted to it recreationally for its euphoric…
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Vaping is a hot topic right now, at the top of people’s lists of controversial conversations. Some researchers believe there is a risk with vaping that is greater than cigarettes. Nicotine addiction is very challenging and damages a person’s health long term. It can lead to cardiovascular issues, lung damage, and overall health problems. Now…
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Executives and professionals who struggle with addiction can often find themselves in a difficult spot when it comes to seeking help. Flexibility and confidentiality are two musts for most executives because they require them to navigate recovery effectively. Find out how it supports people in rehab and how to find the right help for loved…
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Creating a healthier body, mind, and soul is hard when it feels like you just waged war against all parts of yourself going through rehab. Addiction recovery is challenging for the body because the entire body, mind, and soul have been through a lot. A healthier rhythm means looking at how to move through your…
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Drug withdrawal can occur when a person quits using drugs or drinking. When dual diagnosis enters the picture, mental health issues complicate the situation and require dual diagnosis treatment. A variety of treatments exist now for people with dual diagnosis disorder, including group recovery, individual therapy, medication, and specific therapy just for people with addiction…
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When parents watch kids struggle, they want to jump in and help. They want to support them in taking back their lives. In order to help a child who has gone off the trail, it is important to know how to support them without judging or shaming. If an adult child uses drugs, they are…
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Inpatient rehab is a space that helps women and men find healing from addiction. They can detox, join recovery groups, and begin to put their lives together. Outpatient rehab is different in that men and women come from their homes to space and receive treatment. Depending on the type of rehab, those that serve women…
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The first months of recovery are never easy. There is a focus on progress and even the feeling of changes going on. When this finally stops, it seems you are working towards rebuilding trust with loved ones and things are coming together (finally). You are allowed to miss your addiction. For a little while at…
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Loving someone does not disqualify them from hardship. Even more so, they are likely to experience hard times because they are not immune to the challenges of life, in spite of what may be a loving, caring, family. When someone is loved who deals with drug and alcohol addiction, they can struggle in spite of…
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Going to see family around the holidays can bring out the most challenging emotions for people. It is a great time of celebration, but it is also challenging in many ways. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can be daunting to face when sober. That first holiday sober can be especially difficult, especially if others may…
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