Recovery is a long arc, a story that starts with rehab and ends when a person’s life is over. That leaves a whole lot of room in between for many nuances. There are programs and different styles of healing from addiction, but detox and rehab have high success rates for a reason. They work to…
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A diabetes health issue can be complicated when drug abuse is involved. It may also be a contributing factor, but people have to watch what they eat and drink as a result. Some people will add drugs or alcohol into their diets, which makes controlling the disease of diabetes difficult. Learn more about the complicated…
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The opioid medication codeine is commonly prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain levels. With a prescription, the medication can be safe but a person who abuses it can create a bigger challenge. Tylenol is one of those commonly used medications yet it can cause great harm to some people’s lives. Addiction can occur when…
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Loving someone with depression is challenging, especially when you are unable to help them. It can be frustrating when your partner is not just depressed, but due to depression is irritable, angry, or withdrawn. There are many ways to support a loved one with the right time and patience. Patience Patience is a virtue, and…
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There are many ways to celebrate summer, but it seems so many events come laden with alcohol. Social plans are hard to make when a person is in sobriety. They are warm-weather, fun events, but they are also stressful and anxiety-inducing for those who do not drink. Protecting the space that is summer fun is…
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Hallucinogens impact a person because they change how they see reality. They experience an impact on their prefrontal cortex. This controls cognition and perception, among other things. This impact is short-term, but some trips may last a long time (12 hours or more). When a person is taking hallucinogens, there are serious side effects and…
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Klonopin is habit-forming for many people who use the drug. Addiction is a real threat for people who use the drug for just a few weeks. A benzodiazepine, addiction kicks in even when prescribed by a doctor. The receptors in the brain are blocked which reduces stress and anxiety. The brain cannot produce feelings of…
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When people suffer from addiction, whether it be to drugs, alcohol, or some other form of addiction, partners also suffer alongside them. Family members, siblings, and loved ones also suffer. Compassion can help family members better support a loved one with addiction, even when their relationships may feel tenuous due to the nature of addiction.…
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Recovery is a rough ride for anybody. At any point, you might hit a slump and wonder what happened because everything was going so well. People find themselves in ruts at different points in the journey. Being in a slump just means that you may be in a rut and need some help getting out.…
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When a person decides to get sober, it is never easy. It might be because they went cold turkey or it might be because they were in rehab where they went to detox and got support for their addiction. It may feel overwhelming at first, with lots of questions to answer. Recovery may be scary,…
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