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Recovery isn’t as simple as removing a substance from your life. To be successful, treatment must have a more holistic approach. The foods you eat play a powerful role in how you think, act and feel. Good nutrition fuels your body and can assist your recovery. Amino acids are the unsung heroes of addiction recovery. These simple…
For many, Thanksgiving eve is a time of preparation and expectation for a joyous holiday. For others, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a night when heavy drinking is highlighted and even encouraged. Blackout Wednesday earned its name from the “blacking out” many people experience due to excessive drunkenness. In the suburbs of Chicago in particular,…
Alcohol is the most regularly used addictive substance in America. It’s also easy to fall victim to alcohol use. The most shocking aspect of this socially accepted and widespread substance is that it’s also the most dangerous to quit. Alcohol is one of only a few drugs with withdrawal symptoms so severe that they can…
With New Year’s right around the corner, you’re probably thinking up your latest resolutions for renewed health and vigor. If you smoke, quitting probably tops your list every year. It’s no secret that trying to stop smoking is hard. Most people try and fail several times before finally recovering. It’s not because you lack willpower.…
When you finally reach the point where enough is enough when it comes to drug use, you’re ready to make the changes necessary to recover from the disease of addiction. However, ambition and willpower are not all it takes to overcome the cravings and withdrawal linked to drug addiction. Trying to quit cold turkey without…
Substance use can have a significant negative impact on your life. While older adults are the least likely to ask for help, it can be a difficult step for anyone struggling with addiction. If you have not been able to stop using drugs or alcohol on your own, you’re not the only one. It’s never…
Many of us think of people struggling with addiction as those who are obviously at rock bottom. Several movies and TV shows contribute to this stereotype. However, not all people who battle addiction are the same. In fact, some can be high-functioning. What Does It Mean If Someone Is Struggling with Addiction And High-Functioning? Someone…
Addiction can be hard to admit to, especially if it leads to actions you’re not proud of. Professional addiction treatment is a proven way to overcome addiction but getting help and going through medically supervised withdrawal can be difficult to begin. It can be even worse if your loved one is living with addiction but…
Living with a spouse suffering from substance use disorder can turn your world upside down. What’s supposed to be a loving relationship built on trust is transformed into a life where lies and deceit become commonplace. Sometimes the love you have for your spouse can make you blind to their substance use. Other times, those…
You know you need help with addiction, but you’re afraid to tell your boss. One of the main reasons people don’t get addiction treatment is because they’re scared it will ruin their career. While this is a genuine concern, getting your life back and reclaiming your health is the most important consideration. Never let the…
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