Once you suspect or know that someone you love is abusing substances, it’s normal to experience feelings like despair, anxiety, and even anger. Educating yourself about addiction can give you the right tools to cope with the situation and react in a way that encourages your loved one to seek treatment. Take Care of Yourself […]
Drug Addiction
Outpatient treatment programs empower individuals with a history of substance abuse to get the comprehensive treatment and tools they need to recover. These treatment programs are a great option if you or a loved one cannot, for any reason, attend in-house treatment at a rehabilitation center. Assess Your Needs There are many different outpatient programs. […]
I thought about going to rehab about fifteen times before I actually went. The reason preventing me wasn’t that I didn’t think I had an addiction. I had it all figured out, life that was. I didn’t think I was worth much. I didn’t think I had a chance so I didn’t give myself one. […]
For a while the only knowledge I had was centered on my addiction to meth. I was an expert in all things meth. I knew where to get it, the best kind for the least amount of money. I knew all the ways to take it. Whether you wanted to smoke, shoot, or snort, I […]
After years of abusing meth and other stimulants, significant changes occur within the mind. This drug changes the way a person thinks, acts, makes decisions, and even their perception of reality. Finding the right outpatient meth rehab can be crucial to gaining back control of your life. Meth doesn’t cause the same physical dependence as […]
Few drugs exist that have taken our country hostage in the way that fentanyl has. There was the cocaine explosion of the 70s, but the tragedy attached to that era was more focused on the groups that battled each other for business. The 1980s crack cocaine epidemic did a significant amount of damage to inner-city […]
You may have heard that dating while in alcohol or drug addiction recovery is dangerous territory, and while many sober coaches, sponsors, and therapists advise against it but how much truth is there in this age-old rule? Should You Date in Alcohol or Drug Addiction Recovery? The short answer? It’s probably not a great idea. Let […]
For most Americans, the job market is tough, but for those with alcohol or drug addiction recovery, the climb can be even steeper. With your history of addiction, how can you take advantage of the expanding job market when you have those awkward gaps in your resume? Thankfully, there are resources available to help you […]
Anyone who is in alcohol or drug addiction recovery and working their recovery steps understands the amount of work that is required to maintain sobriety. In recovery, you don’t dream – you do. Being proactive about achieving what you want in your life is how you take a dream and turn it into reality. So, […]
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