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    What Can I Expect from Drug Rehab?

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    Whether you’re considering the first few days of rehab, or years down the road, starting drug rehab can be a scary thing. Most people have [...]

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    The Perks of Peer Support in Getting and Staying Sober

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    Addiction can be an isolating experience. When you’re struggling with a substance use disorder, it can feel like no one understands your pain, your cravings [...]

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    Getting Started in Alcohol Rehab: What to Expect

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    Alcohol rehab is one of the leading treatment methods for alcohol addiction, and “rehab” itself is an overarching term that refers to alcohol addiction treatment. [...]

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    7 Ways to Celebrate Your Sobriety

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    Your sobriety is a huge accomplishment, and you should celebrate it every day. Honor your commitment to yourself and your wellbeing by recognizing how far [...]

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    What You Can Expect During Methamphetamine Treatment

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    Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant drug with dangerous short and long-term effects. Treating addiction to meth can be challenging, as the main form of [...]

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    Have I Reached Sobriety Yet?

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    Sobriety can be a tricky thing to pin down. Both defining and achieving sobriety are challenging, but in this article we’ll give you tips and [...]

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    Understanding and Seeking Help for Fentanyl Addiction

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    While fentanyl falls into the opioid category of drugs, a fentanyl addiction can unfortunately raise more alarm than many of the other opioids because of [...]

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    Feel Confident and Have More Fun: Quick Tips for Building Self-Esteem

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    Do thoughts like “I’ll never be good enough,” “no one wants to hang out with me” and “everyone has a better life than me” plague [...]

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    All the Ways that Medication Management Can Help You

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    When you are prescribed multiple medications, begin taking a new medication or lessen medication intake, it can be challenging to remember medication dosage and frequency. [...]

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    All the Ways Your Body is Paying for a Heroin High

    877 words|4.4 min read|

    Heroin is one of the fastest-acting drugs, offering almost instant pain relief and euphoric feelings. However, the consequences are drastic and could last a lifetime. [...]

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    What’s the Difference Between a DWI and a DUI?

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    No one expects a night out with friends to ruin their life, but a DWI or a DUI charge can have serious consequences that linger [...]

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    Does Addiction Run in the Family?

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    For decades there has been much scientific research devoted to understanding why some people easily become addicted to drugs and alcohol while others don’t. There [...]