Family members and friends of a loved one who has a problem with addiction know all too well that the addict is not the only one suffering. Often times, the ones closest to the addict feel the same, if not more, amount of pain and anxiety than the addict themselves. The weight of worry and anger…
DetailsOn the contrary to popular media and television, alcohol actually has a negative effect on the body. It is not irregular to see college parties with binge drinking, being glorified on television. Or seeing a friend posted on social media, commenting on how their “liver will hate them after tonight.” The unfortunate fact is, the…
DetailsThe question has been around the medical, and addiction communities for some time now. Is drug addiction a disease or a choice? In fact, does the answer matter? We will address these questions today. Drug Addiction: Disease or Choice? If you have been struggling with a drug addiction, or have a loved one who has,…
DetailsFive Common Causes of Relapse People say that relapse is a part of recovery. While it doesn’t need to be true for everyone, it’s a sad fact that up to 60% of people that leave rehab will end up relapsing. After a year, this number decreases to less than 50% and continues to do so…
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