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Jul
Knowing ‘The Big Three’ to Avoid a Relapse
Understanding what relapse means and what a recovering alcoholic or drug addict can do in order to prevent a relapse is an important step when overcoming addiction. Relapse is usually a combination of factors and it must be remembered that each individual person’s reasons for relapsing will vary.25
Jul
Addiction affects Soldiers, Veterans, and Their Family
Soldiers may be prepared for war, but what they are not prepared for is to come home and fight a new battle; addiction to illegal drugs, alcohol, and even prescription medication. Military personnel may go through relocation difficulties, separation from family and anxiety before being sent to war. Soldiers exposed to combat often turn to alcohol, prescription medication, and illegal drugs such as opiates and amphetamines. Many soldiers who left home with no previous addiction are returning from war an addict.25
Jul
Heal Your Addiction, and Your Relationships can be Healed
Addiction can have many consequences, one being the destruction of relationships. Like any addiction, drugs and alcohol can turn the nicest person into a monster. Spouse, children, family members, friends, co-workers and business relationships can be affected by your addiction but these can be fixed in time, but the first step is to get into a rehab.22
Jul
The Benefits of Treatment at our Rehab in Thailand
It can be a difficult task for anyone who is suffering from an alcohol or drug addiction to seek treatment at a rehab. You must ask yourself which area you would feel most comfortable in, can you afford the area, and how it would benefit you. Thailand is known for its welcoming hospitality, friendliness, and its rich and diverse culture.22
Jul
Finding a Sponsor Who Knows Addiction
A sponsor is another addict that has the experience to help you deal with your drug or alcohol addiction. They have been described as being like a big brother / sister or a friend-counselor. In times when you are thinking of relapsing back into your addiction you should pick up the phone and contact your sponsor immediately. They will help you work through your cravings so you can get on with your life.22
Jul
Overcoming Your Addiction: 5 Keys to Relapse Prevention
After you make the decision to remain abstinent from drugs or alcohol, you will be faced with many challenges to staying sober. Recovery from addiction is not just about quitting but creating a new lifestyle in which it is you can enjoy life while remaining drug free. Understanding keys to relapse prevention will provide you with a foundation for long term recovery.21
Jul
From Prescription Medication to Addiction
A Look At Medication Addiction & Why Treatment is Necessary. It is often thought that prescription drugs are not harmful because they are given to a person by a doctor. However prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs on the planet. What may have been given to a person to help ease their pain, help them to sleep, or to help treat hyperactivity can turn into a highly addictive and even deadly disorder.16
Jul
Preparing for Rehab: What to Know Before Your Go
A professional drug and alcohol rehab program has the power to transform your life. In rehab you learn about your addiction and the things that drove you to use. You can leave rehab with the tools necessary to live in a healthy, sober life. Before you go to rehab, there are a few things you should know.15
Jul
Drug & Alcohol Addiction: Common Causes of Relapse
Once a drug or alcohol addict recognizes they have a problem, seeks treatment and recovers in a rehab center, they still must face the challenges of relapse. A relapse occurs when a recovering addict that has reached a level of abstinence, reverts back to using drugs or alcohol again. This cycle of quitting, withdrawal, treatment, craving and relapse can destroy the addict’s self-esteem and confidence in their ability to live a drug-free life. Preventing a relapse is key. This is why it is so important to understand the most common causes of drug relapse13
Jul
