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February 12, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Outpatient Treatment, Sober Living, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

For those with substance use disorders, breaking the cycle of addiction requires assistance from licensed professionals and a deep personal commitment. You can learn strategies to kick self-destructive habits that…

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February 10, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Understanding Physical Dependence

Physical dependence, addiction, drug abuse--these terms are often used interchangeably. But they aren't the same. Drug abuse is the act of misusing a substance. Addiction is a series of harmful…

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February 8, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Relapse, Sober LivingsolutionbasestNo Comments

Common Relapse Triggers

There are a variety of challenges that come with recovering from addiction. That includes trying to navigate different physical and emotional relapse triggers. Learning to manage these physical and emotional…

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February 6, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Sober Living, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

What Is an Enabler?

If you have a loved one with a substance use disorder, you should avoid becoming an enabler or promoting codependency in your relationship. Codependent relationships include an imbalance where an…

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January 30, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Heroin Addiction, Opioid Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Getting Help After a Heroin Overdose

A heroin overdose occurs when respiratory depression deprives the brain and body of oxygen. It overpowers the central nervous system, impacting nearly every organ in your body. This leads to…

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January 21, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Drug Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

How Meth Damages Your Mental Health

Meth is one of the most damaging illicit drugs used today. Use of this drug can lead to long-term physical and mental health complications, often impacting people's relationships, work habits,…

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January 18, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Relapse, Sober Living, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Living Sober After Rehab

What is it like to be sober after rehab? It's hard for people living in active addiction to see what life can be like outside of the never-ending quest for…

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January 15, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

How Music Can Help During Recovery

Do you remember spending time as a kid listening to music as loud as you could? It helped to drown out all of the frustrations, fears, and anxieties you had…

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January 12, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Getting Alcoholism Treatment

Alcoholism treatment is highly effective and readily available. If you're using alcohol consistently or binge drinking often, your body has adapted to it. Having a high tolerance increases alcohol's destructive…

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January 9, 2021May 22, 2024Addiction Recovery, Drug Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Signs of Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine is a stimulant. That means it increases the central nervous system's activity, giving you energy and focus that you may not otherwise have. Yet, cocaine dependence often develops rapidly.…

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