Is Cancer Linked to Alcohol Abuse? Drinks with alcohol in them are carcinogenic and may be linked to some forms of cancer. It depends on how much a person drinks or how often, but over time alcohol can lead to serious health consequences. Learn more about cancer and how it may be linked to alcohol…
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Learn Some Tips on Healing the Inner Child to Help Your Adult Recovery Maybe you have heard a lot about this and maybe you have not. Healing the inner child is not some far out, esoteric thing that people do because it helps them see through the eyes of a child as an adult. Tapping…
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What Are Tips to Help Stay Sober This Summer? Summer is a series of long days and long nights, filled with lots of warm weather and fun with friends. At least, that’s the perception for some people. For others, it can be a struggle to stay sober when the weather is nice, people are out,…
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How Family History of Drug Abuse Can Play a Role in Addiction Families are where people learn their first steps and habits. By watching their environment, much like any animal, people learn how to behave (or not behave) in many situations. When there is dysfunction, abuse, trauma, or substance abuse, it can change the…
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How Do I Support a Loved One Through Relapse? Loved ones who struggle with addiction and mental health issues need a lot of support. Unfortunately, they don’t always get what they need. They are sometimes left to their own devices because people take advantage of them or just want to be friends but don’t realize…
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Why Isolation is Challenging in Recovery and How to Seek Support Addiction is costly to those who struggle with it, but also to loved ones who support them. In recovery, it seems like things will start looking up. There are costs to rehab and someone has to pay the bills for those, along with other…
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Why is Self-Care So Important in Recovery? Self-care is almost an anomaly to some people. They really struggle with how to navigate taking care of themselves and others. It is daunting to take care of young children, parents, much less yourself, on a daily basis. That is why it is crucial to care for yourself…
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Sobriety Comes with These Amazing Social Benefits Sobriety is not just about not using drugs or drinking alcohol. It is a mind, body, and spiritual process that takes you on a lifetime journey in recovery. If you want to feel fully restored in recovery, you need people. Community will be your best advocates against the…
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Can Compassion Fatigue Lead to Burnout and Addiction for Nurses? Nursing is a profession in the hot seat at the moment. Unfortunately, they are at the frontline of taking care of patients each and every day. They are also in a position to burn out due to the stress and work environment of helping people…
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Know the Signs and Symptoms of Demerol Abuse Demerol is a prescription painkiller used by people to support their healing journey. The challenge with this drug is the addictive potential for abuse. As one of many prescription drugs on the market, this painkiller can take over a person’s life when too much is used, inappropriately,…
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