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 →

Taking Some Control Over Your Own Health 100%

by Lynne // March 26, 2019 // 3 Comments

Your health is something you can often feel out of control with. You’ve got a brain and a body to look after, to feed properly and put to bed at night, and they’ll still turn on you when you least... Continue reading →

The Life-Altering Symptoms of Addiction

by Lynne // March 25, 2019 // 9 Comments

Addiction is classified as a disease that has several side effects and comes with a range of dangerous conditions or behaviors. If you are able to take steps to really recognise these behaviors or conditions, before it becomes worse, then... Continue reading →

8 Things You Should Know About Gender and Addiction

by Lynne // March 25, 2019 // No Comments

There are many misconceptions about addiction and these often include how people perceive how a person’s gender may impact addiction and recovery. While anyone can become addiction to drugs, alcohol or process addictions there are a few gender related trends... Continue reading →

Does Your Relationship Need A Little Work?

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

Relationships take work. That’s probably not that shocking to a lot of people. We might all be taught that once you find the right person, everything will slot into place and it’s all perfect from then on. But most of... Continue reading →

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