Tag Archives: Addiction

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

How to Help Someone Struggling with Opioid Addiction

Opioid-related deaths continue to be on the rise throughout the nation. This is a problem that has seemingly become more and more out of control. It is critical that...
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Thursday, February 9th, 2023

What Can I Expect From Recovering From Marijuana Addiction?

Marijuana use is becoming more and more common across the nation due to it becoming legalized in many states. Many people view marijuana as a harmless substance and generally...
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

Establishing Financial Goals in Recovery

Feeling unstable financially can be extremely stressful and can play an immense role in not only your mental health but your ability to turn away from substance misuse for...
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2023

Positive Affirmations in Recovery

When you think of positive affirmations, you may think of compliments or positive things that you would say to uplift other people. However, positive self-affirmations are also very much...
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2022

Why Is It Important to Determine the Root Cause of Addiction?

Everyone who struggles with substance use disorder (SUD) has a root cause associated with their addiction. A root cause of addiction refers to the reasons or reasons they ever...
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Saturday, October 29th, 2022

Stigmatizing Language Surrounding Addiction and Why It’s Harmful

Stigma is an attitude or behavior that discriminates against someone else. It shames, humiliates, and belittles people. It is dehumanizing and highly damaging. Stigma is reinforced through stigmatizing language....
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Saturday, October 8th, 2022

Living With a Partner Struggling With Addiction

It can be an extremely painful thing to watch someone you love struggle with addiction. This is perhaps even more painful when this person is your partner and someone...
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Monday, September 26th, 2022

How Can I Overcome My Shame After Addiction?

Many women, sometimes more so than men, carry a lot of guilt and shame because of their addiction. Sometimes, this shame can last even months or years after they...
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Monday, September 19th, 2022

How Can I Break Free From the Cycle of Abuse?

Drinking alcohol and other forms of substance use often play a role in domestic violence and other types of abuse. An individual may tend to get more violent and...
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Monday, August 15th, 2022

Getting Your Life Back on Track With Important Life Skills

One of the benefits of residential treatment is that it gives you the time and opportunity to get your life back on track with essential life skills. While you...
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