The only thing worse than being an alcoholic is being a failure in recovery, and I was an epic failure. Feeling like the only thing I was good at was relapsing was so depressing that I considered suicide. That’s when I decided I was better off striving to be a functional alcoholic, but I
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While opioids are the standard go-to medication for pain in modern medicine, they simply are not safe for many of us to use. With millions of people recovering from substance use disorders and many millions more at risk for addiction, opioids can present a danger of relapse and addiction – and taking steps to
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Workplace substance abuse is an increasingly large problem in every industry, with statistics suggesting that 77% of drug users are employed. Substance abuse contributes to poor performance, lapses of judgment at work, and missed work days. This is well documented in high-stress professions, where doctors and lawyers face tight deadlines, heightened levels of responsibility,
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Millions of Americans suffer from substance use disorders, but, for the 11% who go on to seek treatment, it’s not always the end. With family members often unaware of how addiction works, no support at home, and a return to nearly the same environment that drove substance abuse in the first place, many people
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Yes, in many cases you can go to rehab instead of jail. However paying for going to rehab versus jail is something you must be prepared for. If you have medical insurance from an employer it may cover 90 days of inpatient treatment. 90 days of inpatient treatment is typically what is required for
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An intervention works to persuade someone with a drug or alcohol problem to seek help. Successful interventions are structured, solutions oriented, and well-planned, with the goal of showing love and caring to a person with substance use problems and using that as motivation to get them into rehab. Unfortunately, most families and loved ones
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Even though I had been sober for a significant period of time, I was still struggling. In fact, it seemed the longer I remained sober, the harder it was getting to continue to do so. Every day while travelling to work, I passed by my favorite bar, and my old stoner buddies kept calling
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SMART Recovery or Self-Management and Recovery Training is a not for profit, free self-help group designed to help individuals recover from any addiction. SMART Recovery directly contrasts 12-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous in that it promotes personal decisions and freedom, allowing each member to choose their own path and their own motivations to get
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Traditional drug treatment programs have been successful with a large majority of drug addicts. However, some of them fail to respond to treatment or find themselves relapsing back into their old patterns. Several new programs have been developed to address specific aspects of treatment or to provide an entire new method of dealing with
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Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction often necessitates seeking out professional rehabilitation help. Unfortunately, whether you intend to go to rehab for a short stay of 90 days, or a long one of 18 months, you are most likely concerned about what you are leaving behind. Your finances, including bills are an important
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