Quiz: Are You an Alcoholic?
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The well-established 12 step programs are a proven way to help with addiction recovery. The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous created the 12 step program more than 80 years ago and it has worked for millions of people since then.
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Are prescription pills additive? The short answer is yes. Yes, you can become addicted to prescription pills. The longer answer is also going to be yes because when you strip it all away, the addictive quality of a drug or a person’s own predisposition to an addictive nature doesn’t go away just because a doctor
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Psychological trauma can occur in individuals who have experienced significant damage to their psyche. This can take place for a number of different reasons and this kind of trauma occurs any time an individual is faced with the stress that surpasses their ability to cope with that stress. Trauma and its consequences can be highly
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It wasn’t too long ago in human history that mental health was poorly understood. Depression was just a matter of needing to make yourself happier, while other debilitating disorders like bipolar and schizophrenia were written off as someone being “crazy” and not worthy of society. We know much better now, but better mental health awareness
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For many people, drinking alcohol is a mild pastime that doesn’t have a major effect on their everyday life. However, for those suffering from alcohol addiction or alcoholism, the effects of drinking can compound themselves over time and cause long-term consequences that can be debilitating and even life-threatening. It’s important to know what alcoholism can
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Stress and anxiety are common emotions we all experience. Yet, for individuals in substance abuse rehabilitation, these emotions can be intensified and harder to manage. The relationship between stress, anxiety, and substance abuse is complex and cyclical. Keep reading to discuss how to relieve stress and explore how stress is connected to addiction! What is
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If you’re wondering if you need to enter therapy, the answer is often yes. Therapy can be an incredibly helpful tool for someone trying to heal from an addiction or mental illness. It’s often true that we don’t know what exactly will heal us from difficulties or stress, and we need an expert’s help.
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