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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It is not easy to understand addiction in loved ones, especially children. They may behave in ways that seem outrageous or difficult to deal with. Addiction is about compulsive behavior and is defined by the consequences of these behaviors. The person with an addiction is unable to stop consuming substances in spite of consequences. They…
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One of the things people take for granted who are not in recovery from addiction is that they may know who they are and their purpose with clarity and vision. When addiction takes over a person’s life, they lose who they are in the midst of the addiction and are not able to figure out…
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Opioids are claiming lives every day due to the impact it has on families. People closest to those who suffer often struggle in silence until loved ones step in to help them notice the challenges they face. Family and friends may watch their loved ones struggle and want to help but feel lost inside the…
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Women are using drugs and alcohol at faster rates than men in present times. Alcoholism is growing for women, leading to health complications like heart disease, liver damage, and mental health complications. Women are also at risk of violence, sexual assault, and other crimes against themselves when they drink excessively. Rehab programs are the safest…
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Anyone can be addicted to substances at any point in their life journey. Drugs and alcohol do not interact well, no matter what the drug. It can create a perfect storm of challenges for people with pre-existing conditions, including health problems that require medical attention. Some substances interact negatively with others, which has a negative…
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Extroversion seems to be what everyone focuses on because introversion is seen as a weakness. If you are an introvert, you may think you have less to offer than others who are more ‘out there.’ More people than not are actually introverts who get energy from having alone time. Dopamine helps people feel motivated towards…
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Anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed can happen to anyone preparing for rehab. Going on a trip makes it sound like a vacation, which is in a way. It is a vacation away from the life that once was, that was being built on shaky ground. In preparation for rehab, there are three things a…
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