How Family Can Affect Addiction When it comes to individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol, their addiction can become almost like another family member. Alcohol and drug addiction has an undeniable impact on the dynamic…
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How to Maintain a Sober Lifestyle Saying you’re going to maintain your sobriety after leaving rehab for addiction treatment is one thing, but actually turning those words into deeds is something else entirely. As you…
How Exercise Can Help With Recovery While you’re starting to develop a routine and structure for your life after rehab for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s best that you make sure you include exercise…
How to Treat Opioid Addiction Opioid addiction is abuse of and dependency on painkillers. Although these drugs are legal, helpful, prescribed medications, they are one of the most difficult substances for addicts to stop using….
Substance Abuse in the Military Substance abuse in the military has risen significantly over the last number of years. The challenging environments that a military life offers as well as what members experience during combat…
What to Do After Rehab Just as transitioning into rehab was likely a challenge for you, the same is true of getting out of rehab. There’s still a lot of work to do for your…
Personal Progress: Mountain Climbing There are many people who are drawn to the hobby of climbing mountains. It is understandable because of the natural sublime spiritual high that comes with standing on top of a…
Why Do Some People Become Addicted While Others Do Not? Becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol has many negative consequences. However, not everyone has addictive tendencies. Certain factors tend to influence whether or not someone…