There comes a point in your life when you say "enough!" The fight within becomes so unbearable that you say." No more, that's it I've had it." You're done being a victim. A quick shift in consciousness appears. You hit rock bottom.. There is no way
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Tips on Enjoying Holiday Parties Without Alcohol
Tis' the season for holiday parties. If you are trying to be alcohol free, the big question many of us will face is should we attend the parties or should we stay home and avoid the situation entirely? It really depends on how you are feeling. If you
Continue ReadingAlcohol-Induced Happiness Is Brief
Drinking alcohol may make a person feel happy, but only for a brief period; in the long-run, it does not fill one's life with contentment. Those who feel chuffed to bits by considering alcohol as a happiness-boosting substance can be in for a big
Continue ReadingReasons To Decrease Sugar Intake From Your Diet
It has been several years, since we were told to decrease the salt in our diets. Then, we were told to cut back on sugar because researchers linked it to obesity, type-2 diabetes and many complications related to these disorders. In 2016, the
Continue ReadingMedication Disposal
Overdose deaths from the misuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions in our country. The diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances is the root of this epidemic and we can take steps to prevent it. Statistics reveal the
Continue ReadingExcessive Alcohol Consumption Linked to Cancer
Excessive alcohol consumption is often blamed for a host of health problems, both physical and mental. According to new guidelines on alcohol consumption by the UK, medical officers have now warned that drinking any level of alcohol has been linked
Continue Reading5 Effective Ways of Treating Anxiety
Anxiety disorder is a common mental health problem, affecting millions of people globally. In the United States alone, approximately 40 million people are afflicted with some sort of anxiety disorder. Despite astronomical sums of money being pumped
Continue ReadingIdentifying and Treating Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis is a broad category of mental illness wherein a person suffers from more than one coexisting disorders, usually a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety and substance abuse problem like addiction to drug or alcohol. Also termed as
Continue ReadingMindfulness Therapy Aids in Recovery of Stimulant Addicts
Alternative treatment therapies for substance abuse problems are becoming increasingly popular, with many of them helping curb substance abuse. Alternative methods like mindfulness techniques have helped addicts manage their craving for illicit
Continue ReadingYouTube: A great resource for people in recovery.
YouTube is a global video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States. The service was created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005. In November 2006, it was bought by Google for US$1.65 billion. 300 hrs of
Continue ReadingAddiction Recovery Support with Hazelden Apps
A mobile app offered by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation puts help for addiction recovery at a person's fingertips. (Credit: KARE 11) GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Mobile apps offered by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation puts help for
Continue ReadingHow Long Does Opiate Withdrawal Last?
Taking the first few steps towards recovering from your opiate addiction is huge. No matter how you ended up with your opiate addiction, you can always take steps to get clean. However, an important first step is to understand what to expect
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