Addiction treatment programs don’t last forever. At some point, you have to resume your life. This can be both exhilarating and scary at the same time. You know you need to avoid negative influences to help you maintain sobriety. However, you also need a good support system that has your back. A strong sober living…
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Getting sober and staying sober can be difficult. While substance abuse treatment programs set the foundation for recovery, we’re luckily in a time where addiction medicine can help as well. Now that we understand that addiction is a disease, many resources have gone toward medical research. There are now numerous medications that can help you…
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Men seeking recovery from alcohol addiction may wonder what their future holds. Before entering rehab, they may also have a host of questions and concerns. The alcohol recovery timeline is usually among them. How long does recovery take, and what can you expect during this time? Charting the Course of Your Own Alcohol Recovery Timeline…
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Drug addiction is an enduring brain condition that causes people to compulsively pursue substance use. They seek out drugs even if they have detrimental consequences. If you’ve been struggling with substance abuse, you might wonder what causes addiction. From social triggers to the way that chemicals take over your brain, there are many factors that…
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Relapse is an unfortunate but common facet of many recovery journeys. In fact, most men struggling with addiction will fall off the wagon once or many times. If this happens, it’s crucial that they dust themselves off and begin the fight all over again. Although slips like this are common, understanding the triggers for drug…
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Popular culture often exaggerates the extent of withdrawal symptoms. Because of that, many men who have been struggling with addiction may be afraid to take the courageous first step toward recovery. They often fear the agony that may come from withdrawal. Understanding symptoms of drug withdrawal can help people gain the nerve to get help.…
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Treating a substance abuse problem is possible with the right therapies. However, not everyone responds the same to each approach. For this reason, the majority of rehab facilities offer a broad range of options. Which therapy for addiction might be right for you? Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Direct collaboration with a therapist is at the…
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It can take some people years to get sober, and some people never end up seeking help. When you’re ready to get sober, there’s a first step you need to take on your path toward overcoming addiction. That simple process begins with acknowledging that you’re powerless over your addiction. The First Step to Overcoming Addiction…
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You may not realize it, but most people who struggle with addiction do want to get sober, but they can’t by themselves. Addiction is an extremely cunning disease that revolves around mental obsession and physical craving. Those who struggle with this potentially fatal illness get stuck in an addiction cycle that’s extremely difficult to break.…
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For many people, the road to addiction to prescription painkillers begins innocently enough. They begin taking these medications after an injury or as a result of a chronic condition. Over time, they become physically and psychologically dependent on these drugs to the extent that the medications lead to dysfunctional behaviors and an obsessive focus on…
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