Living with alcohol use disorder is not an easy way to live, but quitting drinking is not the easiest thing either. Acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms are a serious and uncomfortable part of early recovery for people who drink heavily. Oftentimes people with late-stage alcohol use disorder struggle to quit because they want to avoid going …
The journey to addiction recovery can feel like climbing Mount Everest, and every single ounce of courage and motivation someone receives can make a huge difference in how they progress. If someone you know has entered rehab, it might be difficult to know what to say and what to avoid. But, people in recovery can …
Forgiveness remains one of the most challenging aspects of recovery. The actions you make while in the throes of addiction can feel like an entirely different person made them, but they still have real consequences on the people around you. Whether you’re having difficulties forgiving yourself for what happened, someone you loved for their actions, …
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How To Celebrate the Holiday Without Drinking Alcohol or Using Drugs The purpose of Memorial Day is to remember and honor the soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting for our freedom. But in recent years, this holiday has become an excuse to drink in excess for a full weekend. Since Memorial Day Weekend is recognized …
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Busting Some Of the Most Infamous Myths Surrounding Addiction Addiction is something that almost everyone has an opinion about, including those who don’t fully understand it. It is extremely stigmatized, which essentially means that many people judge addiction and believe or spread false information about the subject. Since there are always so many misconceptions floating …
St. Patrick’s Day is meant to be a celebration of Irish culture and tradition, but it has more recently become a holiday that glorifies heavy drinking and alcohol intoxication. The holiday, which takes place on March 17th every year in the United States and Ireland, was created centuries ago in honor of the Patron Saint …
Individuals who suffer from opioid use disorder may benefit from MAT, which is a new approach to addiction recovery. This type of treatment utilizes one or two of three possible medicines. Learn more about the most common medicine used in MAT, along with the other two approved medications. What Is MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)? Medication …
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Getting Sober Without Attending Alcoholics Anonymous By definition, “sobriety” means not using a certain substance and committing to stop using it. Sobriety can also, however, define the process of recovery and developing long-term coping tools. It’s no secret that getting sober after having an alcohol abuse problem takes a lot of work. There are many …
What Should You Choose To Do Instead Of Drinking? Are you trying to cut down on how much alcohol you drink? Did you recently quit drinking? If you’re looking for ways to have fun without grabbing a glass or heading to the bar, try out some of the recommendations below. Alcohol: Mild Use vs. …
It’s common to use the terms “treatment” and “recovery” interchangeably. However, these two words are very different when it comes to addiction. Whether you have struggled with addiction yourself or know someone who has had or currently has an addiction disorder, it’s important to have an understanding of the differences between these words. Knowing the …
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