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Did you know that only about 13% of people with addiction get treatment? There are many reasons for this, including stigma and lack of education.…
The first big challenge you have to face when you’re quitting drugs is withdrawal. You’ve been using drugs frequently over an extended period of time…
Among the many detrimental effects of long-term substance use is the impact on a person’s skin. How and why does substance use affect your skin?…
I remember a time when getting a new electronic device was extremely rare. Depending on your age, the idea might seem strange to you. These…
The journey from the grip of addiction to the promise of recovery is filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and profound personal growth. It is one that…
The road to sobriety and recovery can be an exceptionally difficult one. As your body cleans out any remaining drops of liquor and you begin…
In the case of dangerous prescription opioid drugs, addiction can take hold even after the first dose. They change the brain’s chemistry to require the…
Detox is one of the first, and one of the most important, steps in drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Although a sustainable, long-term recovery involves…
Denial is one of the hallmarks of addiction. It’s a tool that an addict will use to hold onto the one coping mechanism they know.…