Moving into a sober living home is a major life change. A positive one, mind you, but a major life change all the same. While sober living is the perfect environment to recover in, it’s normal to have some questions and apprehensions before you settle in. One of the most useful sober living tips revolves […]
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A drink (or three) comes with a few risks: The risks include injuries from falls, car accidents, and burns. Also, there’s an increased risk of getting involved in violence, risky sex, and suicide. Finally, you can also wind up poisoning yourself. And those are just the short-term risks of alcohol abuse. Long-term risks? Disease, mental […]
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“Vulnerable.” That’s one word that describes us during recovery. With good reason, too. We put in a lot of work at our drug rehab or addiction center. We’ve faced the things which drove our addiction. We’ve opened ourselves up to receiving help from strangers – that’s no easy thing to do. Real milestones and major […]
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Many people may have a common thought process about homelessness. There is a stereotype about the homeless population that says they struggle with substance use disorders. Substance Abuse in Homeless Populations How true is this stereotype? Current studies in PubMed and reports by the National Coalition for the Homeless estimate around 30 to 40% of homeless people are dependent […]
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Is Sober Living A Good Idea? Sober living homes can be fantastic resources when you recover. Living with people who genuinely understand what you’re going through can make all the difference when recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Offering protection from relapses, temptations to return to substance abuse, and a way to safely practice life […]
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Should I, or shouldn’t I? It’s a question people tend to ask themselves before they use substances. Should I have a glass or two with my dinner? Should I have one more before I hit the road? If you ask us, we’re probably going to fall on the side of “shouldn’t” in most cases, but […]
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A common misconception about individuals who struggle with addiction is that they could choose to stop using substances if they truly wanted to. It is important to recognize that addiction is a disease that can cause a lot of consequences to not only the life of the person using substances but also the lives of […]
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Sober living homes can be a great option because of the secure environment they provide. In some cases, they also give you access to drug rehab and addiction center professionals who can help at any time. Joining a sober living home can be a big decision, though, and you may have more questions about whether […]
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Addiction recovery begins with drug detox. Clearing your body of harmful substances that lead to behavioral and health problems is key to starting drug & alcohol addiction treatment. It is important to understand that drug detox is not the same as withdrawal. Withdrawal from drugs and alcohol can be extremely dangerous. Withdrawal symptoms can lead to all […]
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Thanks in part to prestige television shows like “Breaking Bad” and high-profile public service campaigns, the massive amount of harm meth addiction does is well-known. And yet, meth use seems to be growing – or becoming more dangerous. In 2020, the CDC cited multiple studies showing overdoses from stimulants like methamphetamine were increasing. Like other […]
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