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What are Common Signs of Addiction?

By Jcoury
January 7, 2022
Addiction
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Drug addiction is a complex and progressive condition that gradually consumes the life of the addict and their loved ones. Addiction is complex in the fact that no two addicts are the same in regard to why they became dependent on the substance. Each addict is different in the signs…

What are the Signs of a Codependent Relationship?

By Jcoury
December 27, 2021
Addiction
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If you are in a codependent relationship, knowing that the relationship is unhealthy can be challenging. On the surface, these relationships seem beneficial and soothing. While things may seem rosy, codependent relationships are unsustainable, dysfunctional, and can undermine your physical and mental health. Not only does a codependent relationship impact…

How To Approach an Addict in Denial

Denial is a powerful drug. It’s addictive. It’s tough to quit. Think about it for a moment though and you’ll come to the realization that denial truly does have a stronghold on an addict. But why? Well, there are likely a number of reasons but a couple of core ones…

How Can I Stop Binge Drinking Alcohol?

By Jcoury
November 3, 2021
Addiction, Adolescents, Alcohol, Alcohol and Drug Treatment
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The headline only brings up more questions, doesn’t it? What exactly is binge drinking? Is it technically even a problem? Before answering that main question of, “how can I stop binge drinking alcohol?”, let’s sort out what binging itself really entails. What Does It Mean to Binge Drink Alcohol? Definitions…

How To Quit Drugs

By Jcoury
October 27, 2021
Addiction
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Seems like something that should have a simple, straightforward solution when framed that way, no? Something very clean and very linear even. But how to quit drugs can be looked at as both a guide and a question; how to quit drugs? Life isn’t always clean and linear; addiction is…

Is There Xanax Rehab?

There is! The scourge of addiction and substance abuse in the past decades, most notably opioids, and society’s shifting view on the addiction itself has led to a surge in treatment facilities opening up. Substance use disorders, once kept in the shadows and stigmatized, have been recognized as brain disorders,…

How Long Is Heroin Withdrawal?

By Jcoury
October 18, 2021
Addiction
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The quick answer is that it depends. Just like everyone has a different reaction to heroin itself, everyone will experience withdrawal for varying lengths of time. While it’s hard to pinpoint the exact amount of time you or a loved one will be dealing with withdrawal, it’s easier to say…

The Signs of an Addict in Denial

By Jcoury
September 29, 2021
Addiction
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There are certain qualities we possess in life that we cannot see in ourselves but others can see so clearly. That same philosophy can be attributed to those suffering from addictions to drugs or alcohol. From an outsider looking in, it may seem so clear and obvious that someone has…

Holistic Rehab Explained

By Jcoury
September 27, 2021
Addiction
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As it pertains to healthcare, a ‘holistic approach’ is when you focus on the ‘whole person,’ meaning that you are focusing on healing the mind, body, and soul. Holistic healing can serve as either an alternative to mainstream treatment, or as an additive that can propel the healing process forward. …

What Is Fentanyl?

By Jcoury
September 23, 2021
Addiction
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There are many harmful substances and drugs that you can become addicted to, and currently, opioids are one of the deadliest. Addiction to fentanyl or any other opioids is cause for real concern. According to a National Safety Council report, it is more likely that people in the U.S. die…