The Truth About Relapse One of the most important things that you will learn in rehab is that there are times in your life where you may experience a relapse. It happens to the best of us, and it may even happen more than once. What is very important to understand is that just because…
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by Stewart Bedillion MA, LPC – Spiritual Counselor If a person has run off the road and is stuck in the ditch, no amount of acceleration is going to help that individual get back on the road. Putting the “pedal to the metal” is not the answer. What that person needs is a wrecker. Once…
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How would you rate your general health on a scale of 1 to 10? Now let’s get a little more specific and rate you’re eating habits, your exercise level, your daily intake of water, your quality of sleep? Developing a healthy lifestyle and maintaining it can be challenging in a world that offers a plethora…
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Yes, Tramadol Is Addictive There is a very large misconception that Tramadol is not addictive because it is a synthetic form of codeine. This prescription medication is generally prescribed for minor to moderate pain. Tramadol is also known by its brand name of Ultram. It has been the belief of many people that Tramadol is…
Read Moreby: Jeff Noles, MA, RAC I have worked as a substance abuse counselor for eight years with the last five at Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center. I am a registered addiction counselor with the state of Louisiana and obtained my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. I have…
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When you enter into an addiction recovery center you will learn a lot of things. You will learn how to physically and mentally overcome your addiction. You will learn how to take care of yourself physically and about good nutrition. You will learn about what triggers relapses and how to cope with these issues. You…
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve is one of the many holidays during the year when alcoholic indulgences are not only expected but encouraged. With all the New Year’s imagery filled with smiling faces and sparkling champagne glasses, it’s hard to separate the two things. And for those who are just beginning their quest for an alcohol free…
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Opiate’s Are Getting Dangerous And Addiction Is Escalating There are many reasons that you may want to chose to go into an addiction recovery center. Each and every one of these reasons are good. Whatever the cause is that makes you want to live substance free is a good cause. However, if you are still…
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No matter what the source of an individual’s addiction, all addicts must take the first step toward their recovery by admitting that they have a problem. While this may seem cliché, it is still the absolute truth. The process of recovery has to start with the individual recognizing their addiction as a problem. All too…
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The Holidays and Drug Addiction The holiday season is a mixture of joy and stress for most of us but, for those struggling with alcohol and drug abuse addiction, or are in recovery, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming. The Holidays Statistics show that Thanksgiving to New Year’s is a critical time for…
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