Category Archives: Addiction

Fighting the Stigma Surrounding Addiction

Thousands of individuals across the United States struggle with addiction every year. Yet even with such prevalence, many people still face negative stigma from individuals who do not understand the disease of addiction. Stigma can worsen addiction as individuals that are already struggling believe the negative stereotypes thrown at them. As a society, we have […]

What to Expect When Detoxing From Opioids

Opioid addiction causes destruction in every aspect of a person’s life. The further down the hole a person falls, the harder it can be to climb back out. However, recovering from opioid addiction is not impossible, and with the proper treatment, you can get your life back on track. The first step to recovery is […]

How to Get a Loved One to Go to Detox

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Before jumping to conclusions and telling your loved one they need to go to detox, find a way to motivate them. It is easy to talk about addiction when you are not the one using the substance. However, knowing that your loved one is using can help you understand their suffering on an intimate level. […]

Can Experimenting With Drugs Lead To Addiction?

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Substance use and addiction have affected millions of lives all across the world. However, there are always questions about why and how substance use addiction begins. Truthfully, there are many beginnings to addiction, and experimentation can be one of them. It is important to understand that the stages of addiction are unique to each person […]

Should You Have a Relapse Prevention Plan?

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Relapse prevention plans are vital tools whether you go into detox, treatment, or recovery. Having a plan or goal to help you recognize certain habits or behaviors can prevent future relapse. A relapse prevention plan helps you combat previous habits or behaviors to keep you on the recovery path. The road to recovery is arduous […]

The Effects of Substances on Your Body: What They Really Do

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The number of people struggling with substance abuse remains at an all-time high, as does the number of overdoses. With many facilities available for treatment and detox, you might question what actual effects substances have on your body. However, the effect of substances on your body is not an easily answered question.  Due to the […]

Recognizing an Addiction and How to Overcome It

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When the problems and behaviors of addiction are recognized, recovery can begin. The opposite is also true: if you do not recognize those problems and behaviors, you may struggle with starting down the path to recovery. If you struggle with substance use, you may fear the recovery journey and feel that your substance use is […]

Can You Die From Withdrawal?

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Addiction has significant power over your body and your brain, altering you physically and psychologically. Going through the detox or withdrawal process can be frightening for many of these same reasons. There are some cases where it is possible to produce life-threatening symptoms, but can you die from them? As you are seeking recovery, it […]

Are Withdrawal Symptoms All the Same?

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The experiences associated with substance use and withdrawal are usually unpleasant. If you develop a physical and emotional dependency on substances, you are likely to have withdrawal when the substances are cut back or removed. However, withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person.  You also need to consider other factors, depending on the type […]

The Role of Detox in the Recovery Process

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There is a small percentage of individuals who seek professional treatment and detox. Rather than choosing to self-treat or detox yourself, detoxing in a professional setting can successfully change the outcome of the process. It is vital to understand the importance and role of detox within a professional environment and on your road to recovery. […]

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