When you struggle with addiction, treatment at a drug and alcohol detox center can change your life. However, it is natural to be anxious about drug detox symptoms. Fear of going through withdrawal holds many people back from getting the help they need to overcome drug addiction. Knowing what to expect in drug detox and […]
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Addiction is a little harder to define than you might think. You might see addiction as a harmful behavior someone can control but simply refuses to change. Addiction disorder is a lot more complicated than that. Just like us—we are complex, thoughtful creatures who see the world in black and white when, in reality,
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To the status quo, addiction is an indicator of a life gone awry. The word carries the heavy burden of shameful whispers, disappointed looks, and the idea that something must be wrong with the person struggling with a substance use disorder. However, this could not be further from the truth. Sure, addiction is a part
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Deciding to go to rehab to transform your life comes out of two essential steps—becoming aware that you need to change and making the promise to yourself to do so. Real, lasting transformation is challenging. You rarely jump out of bed and make permanent changes right away. It usually takes time, patience, and consistency. When
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