With one of the biggest “party” holidays approaching, many find themselves at events across the nation fueled by copious amounts of alcohol. This can be a risky time and place for those who have committed to themselves to abstain from drinking. Statistically, many relapses are triggered by such events. Everyone could use some quick tips…
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Most people develop their concepts of drug and alcohol rehab what to expect from popular culture and news stories. These are full of stories about celebrities who check themselves into rehab after drug- or alcohol-induced public meltdowns. Celebrity rehab centers are often shown as luxurious retreats. Here residents spend their time lounging around a pool or…
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Most people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) with military service veterans who have experienced the violence and terror of a war zone and who are having difficulties reintegrating into a peaceful society. PTSD is a very real problem for many military veterans, but it is not confined to just that group. Anyone who has survived…
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Methamphetamine is one of the most dangerous drugs on the market, creating addiction in as little as one or two uses. The drug appearance ranges from white to brown crystalline powder. It can also be clear, chunky crystals shaped like small pieces of ice or shards of broken glass. Meth can also come in liquid…
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Drinking alcoholic beverages has become a socially acceptable practice at family gatherings, special occasions, parties and a part of everyday life. People drink to feel relaxed, lower inhibitions, and because it is the thing to do at certain occasions like a wedding. There is a responsible way to drink and then there are signs drinking…
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Why should I consider mens drug rehab? If you’re looking into mens drug rehab, then you might not have considered all the advantages it can offer you. You know that drug rehab is the best way to break addiction’s hold on you and change your life for the better. But why should you go cheek…
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We live in a culture of beer ads and sexy vodka models portraying that life is just a big party. This perception is one of the many reasons that 1 in 13 Americans are considered alcoholic. There is a social belief that is molded into our minds by the worlds greatest advertisers that we are…
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The recovering alcoholic who falls off the wagon is a common character in popular culture. Depictions of this character show him succumbing to some stressful event with an alcohol binge. Afterward, he cleans himself up and never has another drop of alcohol. This simplistic depiction ignores the challenges that recovering alcoholics face after they have…
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How does drug addiction affect the family? If you’re a son, father, husband, uncle, or grandfather, you might be wondering exactly how drug use and drug addiction can make a difference for your family. But though many people think of drug addition as a “victimless crime,” the fact is that nobody does drugs in a…
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Intensive psychotherapy for addiction treatment is a supercharged form of regular therapy. With intensive inpatient therapy, a patient might spend six to seven hours per day in therapy sessions. Group sessions can mix in with individual therapy, as can specific workshops and medical therapy. Inpatient therapy sessions will continue for four to five consecutive days. During…
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