According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately one million people die each year from suicide. It’s predicted that by 2020, the rate of suicide will increase to one death every 20 seconds. People with addictions are at an increased risk of committing suicide. Sometimes, this risk is overlooked because family, friends and health care providers are…
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Addictions are compulsive behaviors toward a substance or activity that induces pleasure or some form of gratification. Addiction goes beyond drugs and alcohol. Activities such as excessive shopping, video gaming, sex and gambling can also qualify as addictions. An addiction is more than just a bad habit — it is a medical condition that requires…
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The joy of recovery should never be dampened. Yet, one of the most wonderful times of the year tends to be one of the hardest for those struggling to keep sober. You’ve worked hard to fight the disease of addiction, and you deserve to celebrate. Even though New Year’s Eve festivities are often associated with…
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What Is Dry January? After the crazy holiday season, January is a month of New Year’s resolutions and fresh starts. Dry January is a health and wellness trend that challenges people to quit drinking alcohol for 30 days. That means no booze at all, for any reason, for the entire month — whether it’s happy…
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There’s a growing body of evidence demonstrating the power of a faith-based approach for preventing and treating substance abuse. When substance abuse wreaks havoc on someone’s life, they often look to a higher power to grant them the strength to recover. A faith-inclined treatment process helps thousands of people each year find the inspiration they…
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Being a single parent is a hard enough job in the best of circumstances, and recovering from addiction puts more on an overloaded plate. Traditional approaches to addiction treatment often downplay or even overlook the unique struggles of parents raising kids on their own, leading to inadequate resources for parents who need them most. Understanding…
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While everyone is prone to fear, overcoming fear in recovery can make all the difference. In 2015, an estimated 8.1 percent of the U.S. population aged 12 or older needed substance abuse treatment. Yet 19.3 million people over the age of 12 who were classified as needing substance use treatment did not attend a treatment center. Since…
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Deaths related to opioid and opiate overdose in the United States continue to increase. Opioids include heavy-duty prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, tramadol and fentanyl. Heroin is also considered an opioid. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 700,000 people died from a drug overdose from 1999 to…
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The most ‘wonderful’ time of year can be the most difficult for those in addiction recovery. In fact, excessive holiday alcohol consumption can even be harmful to those not suffering from substance use disorders. If the words “I need a drink,” have crossed your mind… please keep reading. Our Brains on Alcohol Whether you battle…
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Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions that disrupt a person’s eating habits and the way they think and feel about food. The common denominator in eating disorders is that people who have them tend to be obsessive in monitoring their weight and the way their body looks. Millions of people struggle with eating…
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