RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE Table of Contents RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBSTANCE USE RISK FACTORS GENETICS AND FAMILY HISTORY MENTAL ILLNESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS STARTING DRUG USE AT AN EARLY AGE REASONS WHY PEOPLE RISK DRUG ADDICTION CHASING THE RUSH OF A…
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Staying Sober Through the Holidays Table of Contents Staying Sober Through the Holidays Most Common Seasonal Relapse Triggers Concrete Planning and Tips for Sober Celebrations Staying Sober Through the Holidays by Starting New Traditions Ideas for New Traditions and Solo Activities Acronyms to Remember: Halt and Others Seeking Inpatient Care During the Holidays While many…
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Early Recovery Can Be Hard Table of Contents Early Recovery Can Be Hard Early Recovery Can Be Hard Being Led By Emotions Some Tips To Help You Get There: What are the Stages of Recovery from Addiction? Contact Us Early recovery is the beginning stages of the recovery process. Typically lasting at least through the…
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Many people attend detoxes, short-term and long-term addiction treatment centers. A common issue for clients exiting these facilities is a lack of a sound aftercare plan. This article is meant to address this issue and provide you with some tips on what to do when you have graduated from your treatment center in order to optimize…
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Getting sober is one of, if not the hardest thing that us addicts will ever have to do. The journey to long term recovery is a hard one, often bumpy and filled with difficult personal and emotional challenges. Here are some thoughts and belief systems that commonly come up for us amongst early sobriety to…
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If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction this article will cover a perspective proven through clinical studies that you must not miss. Society in general has led addicts to feel ashamed of the insidious affliction they suffer from, and the stigma can contribute to both addiction and loneliness. Addicts cause pain…
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HOW TO TRAVEL SAFELY IN EARLY RECOVERY Table of Contents HOW TO TRAVEL SAFELY IN EARLY RECOVERY How to Avoid a Relapse for You or a Loved One Use a Sober Companion if Possible Schedule Accountability Calls Attend Meetings Along The Way Keep A List Of Phone Numbers In Your Wallet Or Purse Avoid places…
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When an argument ensues regarding drugs with the potential for addiction, there are staples that surface during any conversation on this topic. Heroin, fentanyl, meth, cocaine – these are all drugs you expect to be associated with the word “addictive.” However, we’d bet a fair amount that most people wouldn’t include the drug DMT in…
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