It is difficult to watch a family member lose control of their lives. People with loved ones who suffer from addiction often wonder why the addict won’t stop his drug of choice. It is difficult for heroin addicts to give up the thing they love so much. To a confused family member of a person […]
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After person receives treatment for heroin, it can feel like you lost a great deal of time together. It\’s likely your child feels as if a portion of their life and relationships were wasted during their addiction. Making up for their lost time is going to be one of their top priorities. It\’s important to
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The Importance of a Strong Clinical Drug Rehab Program One of the truest statements that have ever been spoken is \”addiction doesn\’t discriminate\” and when it\’s time for you or your loved one to get help with an addiction, you need to make sure that you are getting into the right drug rehab program. It
What Is Naltrexone? Known in the U.S. by the brand names Vivitrol and Revia, naltrexone is used in the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. Naltrexone comes in either tablet form (Revia) or an intramuscular injection (Vivitrol). It works by blocking the “high” effect of alcohol and narcotics; since the person with the dependency can’t
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Friends and family members of drug addicts often struggle to understand what it means to be addicted. A common misconception is that addicts have a choice and that they do not quit using simply because they enjoy doing drugs. Addicts are often accused of being selfish or are characterized as weak-willed. People that have never
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Addiction recovery is generally a life long process. As such, very few addicts will call themselves \”recovered\” addicts, but rather \”recovering\” addicts – no matter how long they have been clean. Addiction recovery is often very different for different addicts as well, since the level of a person\’s addiction and the long-term effects of the
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Friends and family members of drug addicts often struggle to understand what it means to be addicted. A common misconception is that addicts have a choice and that they do not quit using simply because they enjoy doing drugs. Addicts are often accused of being selfish or are characterized as weak-willed. People that have never
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Addiction can bring feelings of hopelessness not only for the person suffering from addiction but their friends and family as well. Impulsive behavior is one of the defining traits of addiction, showing in one’s need for more of their substance of choice. You may also notice certain patterns of thinking, such as the idea that
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If you or a loved one is currently dealing with an addiction to alcohol, it\’s likely you\’re familiar with the support group, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A key component of this program is to match those who are struggling with a mentor who has overcome their addiction. This person is known as a \”sponsor\”, and their
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Location is Key for Early Recovery If you are a victim of substance abuse, it can rapidly take over your life. Addiction wrecks relationships, careers, and your health. It can be overwhelming as you try to break free. You need to remove yourself from a negative environment in order to avoid temptation. Only then will
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Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. Our doors first opened in September of 2015, and our mission since then has to help as many people break free of addiction as possible.
