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How to Deal with Someone’s Addiction

Addiction is more than just a bad habit that stems from poor decisions. It’s truly a disease that affects a person’s physical health and also their mental health. If […]

By |October 27th, 2014|Categories: General Addiction||Comments Off on How to Deal with Someone’s Addiction

How Combining Medications Can Lead To Overdose

When you or a loved one is taking a prescription medication or is using a drug of any kind, it is important to understand all of the risks associated […]

By |October 21st, 2014|Categories: Combining Drugs||Comments Off on How Combining Medications Can Lead To Overdose

What Are Drug Cravings and How Do They Impact an Addict’s Life?

Many individuals who use drugs are able to successfully stop using substances in rehab, only to relapse once the leave treatment and re-enter the real world. While many factors […]

By |October 20th, 2014|Categories: Addiction Treatment Center Info||Comments Off on What Are Drug Cravings and How Do They Impact an Addict’s Life?

Tips on Maintaining Long-term Sobriety After Rehab

So, you’ve completed drug and alcohol rehab treatment. That’s an awesome accomplishment. Yet, you are wondering how you can maintain long-term sobriety in the days, weeks, months, and years […]

By |October 17th, 2014|Categories: Blog Page Posts||Comments Off on Tips on Maintaining Long-term Sobriety After Rehab

How the Americans with Disabilities Act Protects You from Termination for Entering Rehab

If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction and considering entering a treatment program, it is natural to worry that you may be fired from your job. […]

By |October 16th, 2014|Categories: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Help||Comments Off on How the Americans with Disabilities Act Protects You from Termination for Entering Rehab

Why Addiction is a Chronic Illness

When a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it is natural to feel frustrated and helpless. You may wonder, “Why can’t my loved one simply stop using […]

By |October 10th, 2014|Categories: Blog Page Posts||Comments Off on Why Addiction is a Chronic Illness

Drug Interactions That Can Increase the Risk of Bleeding

Drug interactions are always a concern, even if you or a loved one is not using a medication in an inappropriate way. Although substance abuse can be a concerns, […]

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How Addressing and Dealing with Stress Can Reduce the Chance of Relapse

The complexities of addiction can be hard to recognize; however, there are key factors that can contribute to a drug relapse and that can be limited with the right […]

By |October 8th, 2014|Categories: Addiction and Stress||Comments Off on How Addressing and Dealing with Stress Can Reduce the Chance of Relapse

How to Avoid a Bad Rehab: 5 Questions You Must Ask

After making the decision to enter rehab, there are hundreds of facilities from which to choose. Selecting the best one depends on the individual’s unique circumstances, history, and present […]

By |October 7th, 2014|Categories: Rehab||Comments Off on How to Avoid a Bad Rehab: 5 Questions You Must Ask

4 Ways Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Children

When someone suffers from an addiction, they are not the only person affected. The families and friends of the individual who is using can also have their lives flipped […]

By |October 6th, 2014|Categories: Families Affected by Drug and Alcohol Addiction||Comments Off on 4 Ways Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Children