How To Manage Addiction Triggers During Recovery

by Lynne // June 3, 2020 // No Comments

If someone manages to finish a treatment program for addiction or substance abuse, they’ve accomplished something major. With that said, the most difficult work is yet to come. From this point on, a person must commit to abstain from alcohol... Continue reading →

Drug Withdrawal Symptoms: How Long Do They Last?

by Lynne // March 31, 2020 // No Comments

When someone is looking to quit drugs and alcohol, they can be very apprehensive of beginning what is often a challenging and uncomfortable process? Perhaps the biggest obstacle in discontinuing the use of drugs is dealing with the withdrawal symptoms.... Continue reading →

The State of Women’s Health During Pregnancy

by Lynne // January 30, 2020 // No Comments

Pregnancy is the most wonderful, purest time in a woman’s life. This phrase is heard by every woman who is at a noticeable period of pregnancy. It is natural, it is beautiful, it is the renewal of the body. Nature... Continue reading →

7 Ways To Choose The Best Addiction Treatment Center

by Lynne // January 10, 2020 // No Comments

So, you’ve realized that you have an addiction. What are the next steps? If you want to get better, the quickest way to do it is by going to an addiction treatment center. However, there are thousands of addiction treatment... Continue reading →

The Best Ways To Handle Withdrawal Symptoms From Drugs And Alcohol

by Lynne // November 7, 2019 // No Comments

When addicts get clean, it doesn’t take long for them to start noticing the benefits. Their lives, in general, are better, but they will also notice a big change in the way that they feel physically and mentally. Addiction of... Continue reading →

Understanding How Medication Assisted Treatment Can Help Opioid Addiction

by Lynne // August 28, 2019 // 1 Comment

Opioid Use Disorder and Medication-Assisted Treatment Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a chronic, lifelong condition that affects quality of life, familiar relationships, and daily functioning. Unfortunately, much of the American public sees OUD as a moral failing, not a treatable... Continue reading →

Rehab Success Rates: Does Rehab Really Work?

by Lynne // June 18, 2019 // 8 Comments

There’s an endless amount of statistics and information online about rehabilitation from drug and alcohol. Some are scary, claiming that there’s no real way to recover from drug and alcohol abuse. On the other hand, some statistics claim that rehab... Continue reading →

The Ties Between Alcohol and Cancer

by Lynne // June 17, 2019 // 3 Comments

Alcohol is one of the most used substances in the country, and one of the deadliest. It is important to learn more about the dangers and health risks associated with overindulging in alcohol. Alcohol is one of the most widely... Continue reading →

Battling Addiction: 5 Ways To Spur Yourself On

by Lynne // May 16, 2019 // 3 Comments

When you’re dealing with addiction, you accept that you’re in a lifelong battle. If you take your eye off the ball, you could end up going back a few steps; as such, you need to be spurring yourself on everyday,... Continue reading →

Advice For Caregivers Looking After An Addicted Loved One

by Lynne // April 25, 2019 // 5 Comments

Are you a caregiver for an addicted loved one? It might be somebody you live with on a full-time basis, such as a partner, parent, or a child. Or you might live apart but see your loved one on a... Continue reading →

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