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Does Suboxone Count as Getting Clean?
Addiction treatment has come a long way in the last two decades. Prescription drugs can now help keep drug and alcohol addicts away from their drug of choice. A few …
Why Addicts Refuse Help When Life is Falling Apart
Addicts have different levels of awareness depending on their drug of choice and the stage of their addiction. They may understand that their life is falling apart, or tunnel vision …
4 Ways To Supplement The 12 Steps
I wouldn’t be sober if it wasn’t for _____. For thousands of people, that blank would immediately be filled with the 12 Steps. While the 12 Steps aren’t for everyone, ...
Finding a Good Treatment Facility: 6 Questions You Should Ask
Looking for addiction treatment can be scary, stressful, and expensive. You know you need rehab, but you’re not sure what that really means or how to find it. On top ...
Checklist: How to Prepare Yourself for Treatment
So you’ve finally made the decision to get help — or at least came to the realization that you might need help. Admitting there’s a problem is a huge step. ...
Preventing Relapse: Why Aftercare in Recovery is Crucial
First thing’s first: let’s get rid of the notion of being “fixed.” There is no instant, easy, or permanent fix in addiction recovery. It just doesn’t work that way. Recovery ...
Finding a Job After Addiction Treatment
Addiction derails your life. There’s no way around it. And we’re not talking about an unexpected flat tire or running out of gas. Addiction is the high speed train heading ...
How to Tell if Someone is Physically Dependent on Drugs or Alcohol
Let’s say it’s Friday and you’re looking to wind down from the work week, so you grab a drink at the bar down the street from your apartment on your ...
Why Practicing Self-Care in Recovery is Critical
If you spend any time on social media, you probably feel like you know the terms “self-care” and “mindfulness” well enough now to write a book. The spawn of wellness ...