Paying for rehab may seem like a huge task at first but that should not stop a person from getting what they need. Every person’s situation is different. People with a wide range of options don’t need to see it as a barrier to obtaining high-quality treatment. There are ways to pay for it. If…
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A new stimulant drug is trending right now and it is called Flakka. Unfortunately, this drug is both dangerous and potentially lethal for people who use it because of all the chemicals. People who use this drug may exhibit bizarre symptoms or behaviors and it should be considered an extremely dangerous substance for people to…
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When a loved one uses drugs to get high, there is a change in their personality, physical appearance, and emotional state. Sometimes it is easy to notice, other times it is harder to spot because some people are good at covering things up. This can only go on for so long as a person who…
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Thousands of drugs, legal and illegal, can be used on any given day. It does not mean a person should act on that, but millions have become addicted to substances of some kind over the years and decades. Narcotics can be a particularly potent drug. Because of their addictive potential, they are advised only under…
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Why Do Headaches Co-Occur with Substance Abuse? For people in recovery, there is a high likelihood they have encountered headaches as a side effect to substance abuse or as an effect of withdrawal. Different types of substances can produce different types of headaches. Learn more about the types of headaches and how to find relief.…
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Get Your Financial Matters in Order With These Helpful Tips There are estimates that the cost of drug and alcohol abuse is hitting in the billions of dollars every year. At great cost, people are struggling with substance use disorders. Having a substance use disorder can lead to debt but also poor decision making in…
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Learn to Say the Hardest Word if You Want to Stay Sober Even if you wish you could put your foot down, most people feel compelled to agree with someone most of the time to avoid an argument. With so much going on, it’s quicker to jump past something than to try and tackle it…
Read MoreTaking the first step into recovery is often the hardest. No one wants to admit they have an addiction. Many people do not even believe that they have an addiction, even though they cannot function without a substance in their lives. Sadly, some people have suffered with their addiction for so long that they no…
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How to Know and Honor Your Truth for a Better Recovery When someone asks a person if they are ‘living their truth,’ they are most likely asking if that person is living into who they truly are rather than living for other people. It is a powerful reminder to stay focused in recovery. Whether you…
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How Do I Practice Self-Compassion? Being compassionate with oneself in recovery can be a difficult lesson to learn. Compassion is that emotion that you feel in response to suffering, usually of another person. This is something that can be felt for oneself also. We tend to have lots of compassion for others, but surprisingly little…
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