How Family Can Affect Addiction When it comes to individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol, their addiction can become almost like another family member. Alcohol and drug addiction has an undeniable impact on the dynamic of a family, and understanding just what that impact is is instrumental in helping a family member who suffers from…
DetailsHow to Maintain a Sober Lifestyle Saying you’re going to maintain your sobriety after leaving rehab for addiction treatment is one thing, but actually turning those words into deeds is something else entirely. As you prepare for your new life, it’s essential that you take a few nuggets of wisdom with you in order…
DetailsHow Exercise Can Help With Recovery While you’re starting to develop a routine and structure for your life after rehab for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s best that you make sure you include exercise with your plan. Proper exercise helps you not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Learn more about the…
DetailsHow to Treat Opioid Addiction Opioid addiction is abuse of and dependency on painkillers. Although these drugs are legal, helpful, prescribed medications, they are one of the most difficult substances for addicts to stop using. These narcotics have such a powerful effect over the body that ceasing to take them causes excruciating withdrawal symptoms. For…
DetailsSubstance Abuse in the Military Substance abuse in the military has risen significantly over the last number of years. The challenging environments that a military life offers as well as what members experience during combat lead to alcohol and prescription drug addiction for many. Substance Abuse Statistics It has been found that military members who…
DetailsWhat to Do After Rehab Just as transitioning into rehab was likely a challenge for you, the same is true of getting out of rehab. There’s still a lot of work to do for your addiction treatment, and knowing how to navigate your old life from your new perspective can be made easier if you…
DetailsHow to Maintain a Sober Lifestyle Saying you’re going to maintain your sobriety after leaving rehab for addiction treatment is one thing, but actually turning those words into deeds is something else entirely. As you prepare for your new life, it’s essential that you take a few nuggets of wisdom with you in order that…
DetailsPersonal Progress: Mountain Climbing There are many people who are drawn to the hobby of climbing mountains. It is understandable because of the natural sublime spiritual high that comes with standing on top of a mountain. There is real fulfillment in accomplishing a difficult climb. There is also a dramatic increase in our physical ability…
DetailsWhy Do Some People Become Addicted While Others Do Not? Becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol has many negative consequences. However, not everyone has addictive tendencies. Certain factors tend to influence whether or not someone will become hooked on a certain substance. If you or a loved one is suffering and is ready for addiction…
DetailsPersonal Progress: Cowboy Up When I say I grew up on a farm, I mean 60 miles to the closest McDonald’s 30 miles to school every day, learn how to drive a pickup by the time I was 7 years old kind of farm. I grew up hearing a simple phrase that was common to…
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