Addiction Recovery Blog

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Addiction

Pill Popping: Prescription Drug Abuse

When people think of substance abuse disorders, they often imagine someone struggling with illegal drugs like methamphetamine or heroin. However, the reality is that a lot of perfectly legal medications

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Addiction

How To Practice Patience

Learning how to practice patience in our modern world is challenging for many people. We live in an on-demand world that provides quick access to everything we need. Hungry and

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Drug Rehab

The Five Most Dangerous Myths About Drugs

There are all sorts of misconceptions surrounding drug usage, ranging from “you can’t get addicted after a single-use” to “only poor people struggle with addiction.” Unfortunately, these myths about drugs

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Alcohol Rehab

How to Have a Sober Thanksgiving

With the holidays coming up, you are probably wondering how to have a sober Thanksgiving while interacting with friends and family. Stress and celebration are two means of triggering the

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Addiction

Dealing With Depression and Anxiety

Though you may feel alone when dealing with depression and anxiety, these are two of the most common mental health conditions. When people turn to harmful, mind-altering chemicals to help

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Addiction

Signs of Meth Use

The signs of meth use aren’t always obvious to the people around the user. While some people are transparent with their use and exhibit visible signs, others are better hiding