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Can You Convince Your Loved One to go to Treatment?
If your loved one struggles with addiction, it can be scary, lonely, and heartbreaking. Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness can be paralyzing and getting help for your loved one may seem out of reach. Convincing your loved one to go to treatment is possible and...
Benzodiazepines: The Quiet and Deadly Drug Crisis
Benzodiazepines (benzos) is a class of medications typically prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle tension. Benzos such as Xanax, Ativan, Valium and other anti-anxiety medication are designed for short-term use, usually a few weeks or...
Vaping: The Growing Epidemic Among Teens
Vaping is not only harmful, but is habit-forming and addictive. The growing popularity of vaping is putting teens at risk for serious health complications. The vapor from e-cigarettes actually delivers cancer-causing chemicals to your body. E-cigarette vapors contain...
Coping with Emotions in Recovery
When you are in recovery for addiction, you no longer have the option of turning to drugs or alcohol to cope with emotions. People who have a drug or alcohol addiction often start using drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with emotions and feelings such as stress,...
Holistic Therapy: Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Finding a treatment program that is right for you can seem overwhelming. Treatment programs can be tailored to your specific needs. The length and type of treatment depend on the severity and duration of the drug or alcohol addiction, the type of drug used, and mental...
A Deadly Combination: Mixing Alcohol with Medication
Drinking alcohol while on medication is extremely dangerous and can be deadly. This includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and recreational drugs. Drinking alcohol with medication increases the risks of health complications and directly affects the...
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