After using drugs for so long, many people start to forget what life was like before they developed an addiction. You may also wonder how much your life will change once you decide to get sober. Worrying about whether your life will be boring or filled with group meetings is normal. Many people who have […]
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The typical understanding of an addict is someone who is out of control. Our cultural understanding of addicts is that they are people who have no control over their life. They are unable to maintain relationships and jobs. They may be in a dangerous spiral to a sad end. However, could there be folks who
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12-hour heroin withdrawal is one of the worst experiences a person can go through. It’s all but impossible to function normally and can result in panic attacks, nausea, and vomiting. But what if there was a way to end these symptoms – quickly? Enter Suboxone, an opiate maintenance drug that alleviates withdrawal symptoms for days
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Still, if you’re someone who’s thinking about quitting or is currently taking this drug, worry about the potential for severe withdrawal symptoms as well as the risk of relapse. Quitting or stopping use suddenly may be a good idea for some people in your situation. This article provides helpful advice on how to quit using
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Heroin is an incredibly addictive and dangerous drug. It’s also one of the most difficult drugs to detox from. Detoxing from heroin can be a difficult process, but it’s important to avoid the negative consequences of long-term heroin abuse. Heroin withdrawal can be a painful experience, but it doesn’t have to be! This blog post
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If asked what drugs people most often grow dependent upon, many people polled would likely respond cocaine, heroin, and amphetamines. In most cases, drugs occasionally prescribed for legitimate purposes would be overlooked. However, many such chemicals end up being abused and can increase the addict’s chances of experiencing serious personal, financial, and health consequences just
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Confession is supposed to be good for your soul, but you still have to get past the fear of opening up about your problems to enjoy the benefits of honesty. Telling your parents potentially upsetting news is never fun, but it is possible that they’ve already picked up on the possibility that you might be
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Name five things you love doing. Whether it is shopping or eating your favorite food, what do you like to do? Now, think about the last time you did them. Was it yesterday? Or was it weeks ago? Or in another case, months ago? But why do you feel good after doing the things you
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There are five core triggers of drug and substance abuse – genetics, family history, environment, occupation, and social factors. A primary focus on familial and social factors tilts around genetic makeup, family history, peer pressure, and sense of belonging. You might be wondering why someone you know is struggling with an addiction problem, yet they
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Whether you are already addicted to drugs or drug-free, it’s not always easy to quit. It may seem like a simple choice, but many factors can contribute to the difficulty in achieving your goal. Drug addiction is often associated with an intense desire for the substance itself. This makes it difficult for addicts to imagine
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Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. By developing a individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.