10 Things to Know About Your Loved One’s Recovery this Holiday Season

November 15, 2023

When your loved ones gather around the holiday table this season, the elephant in the room may very well be the newly recovering addict or alcoholic in your life. Everyone involved may be walking on eggshells, unsure of what to...

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Family Can Make a Difference During the Holidays for Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics

November 15, 2023

Family support can make a difference during the holidays for addicts and alcoholics.

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Detox vs. rehab: Making the best choice for long-term sobriety

October 12, 2021

If you’ve identified a need to do something about a drug or an alcohol problem, you’ve got some decisions to make. One of them is deciding on detox vs. rehab – getting on the other side of withdrawal for the...

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Rehab or AA: What’s the best way to get and stay sober?

October 11, 2021

You’ve identified you have a drinking problem, and you’re ready to do something about it. Now, you’re wondering, what your next step should be: Rehab or AA? More specifically, you’re wondering whether to get help at a drug and alcohol...

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Cunning, baffling, powerful: Why can’t an alcoholic stop drinking?

October 5, 2021

Booze flows freely in our society, but not everyone who drinks is an alcoholic. In fact, many people who imbibe, and the vast majority of those who don’t, often see friends, peers and loved ones who struggle with it and...

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Why can’t an addict stop using drugs? When just quitting isn’t enough

October 5, 2021

If you follow social media and engage with any news outlets, then stories of addiction inevitably bring out a singular question from a great many people unfamiliar with the disease: Why can’t an addict stop using? From the outside looking...

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What is the timeline for benzo withdrawal symptoms?

September 28, 2021

As with any drug, once you take your last Xanax or Valium – whether you intend to quit for good or you’ve just run out – the clock starts ticking. If you’re abusing it, or even if you’re just physically...

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How long does it take for benzo withdrawal symptoms to start?

September 28, 2021

Do-it-yourself detox from alcohol and drugs is never a picnic, but if you’re asking “how long does it take for benzo withdrawal symptoms to start?,” know this: You’re in for a rough ride that could be life-threatening. Benzos – short...

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What is the timeline for heroin withdrawal symptoms?

September 22, 2021

Heroin withdrawal is caused by the cessation of the drug’s use after dependence is developed – in laymen’s terms, that means those who have done heroin long enough and repeatedly enough to cause a physical dependence in the body and...

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