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….
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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…
Personal Progress: Cowboy Up When I say I grew up on a farm, I mean 60 miles to the closest McDonald’s 30 miles to school every day, learn how to drive a pickup by the…
The Link Between Alcohol and Depression Having an alcohol addiction or having depression is hard enough by itself. Experiencing both at once makes each one worse. If you suspect you have both diseases, you may…
3 Things You Need to Know About Life After Addiction Rehab Completing residential treatment for addiction doesn’t mean you are suddenly cured for life. Addiction treatment is about jumpstarting recovery, a lifelong process involving changes…