If today is Monday, you can rest assured that some people are paying a heavy price for a weekend of drinking. Hangovers are just one of the heavy costs of alcoholism. One of the heaviest costs of drinking is, well, the cost of drinking. How much does alcohol consumption cost? Not that long ago, a…
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In 2007, there was a report released from National Institutes Of Health which, at the time, was led by Dr. Howard B. Moss, who served as the Associate Director for Clinical and Translational Research at NIAAA. This report identified five different types of alcoholics. This report has served as a guideline in the evaluation process…
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If you or a loved one is struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction, you may be reviewing options for rehabilitation programs. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your addiction, you may be looking for medically assisted detox or inpatient care. You might even be searching online for “outpatient drug rehab near me”. Each program is…
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The Benefits of Gender-Specific Treatment Programs Addiction is a disease that affects both men and women. However, that doesn’t mean each gender benefits from exactly the same approach to treatment. Since the sexes have some inherent differences, it stands to reason that their experiences with substance abuse will differ. Gender-specific treatment programs have some definite…
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Addiction treatment is an area already engulfed in many debates as to what approach is most effective, but no debate has been more heated than the discussions on the controversial role of 12-step programs. For those looking for non-religious AA programs, the 12 step program is a touchy subject. Learn more about the question, “Does…
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Knowing how to repair broken relationships in recovery is a skill you will need to master. While it won’t happen overnight, with hard work and commitment, consistent, positive and healthy behaviors can help fix a relationship. Once you’ve completed an addiction treatment program and have achieved sobriety, there are many things you can do to…
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Sober Friends are the Best Friends One of the most heartbreaking things we hear from people in the recovery process is that they feel discouraged or unsupported by friends and family. To them, it seems that while their loved ones might mean well, they fail to understand how difficult recovery is and how much effort…
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Denial about substance abuse is probably the single biggest impediment to recovery for those affected by drug addiction. An addict in denial of a substance-related issue is playing a dangerous game, one with serious consequences. In this article, we hope to give some insight into what the denial process often looks like for the active…
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Why Rehab Is Better for Addicts Than Jail The way addicts are treated in society almost seems counter-intuitive. Most people believe that jail time is the best option. Studies show that imprisonment does nothing to cure drug addiction. Let’s take a closer look at the rehab vs. prison-issue to determine why rehab is better for…
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The period that follows drug or alcohol rehab is the time to start building or rebuilding your social support network–sometimes, it means starting over completely. Overcoming loneliness in recovery depends upon how willing the individual is to reach out to others to make meaningful connections. This process is daunting and feelings of loneliness can creep…
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