College is a time for meeting new people, having fun, and paving your way toward your future career. Some college majors have a fairly rigorous curriculum, so it is expected that college students may need to blow off some steam now and then. They may also look for ways to support their studies by pulling […]
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If you think a loved one is struggling with addiction, you need to know how to get them help. You may be hesitant to pick up the phone and call your local addiction treatment center, especially if you are unsure if the situation warrants rehab. Learn how to know if it is time to get
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Knowing how to support someone who has relapsed can feel like a bit of a mystery sometimes. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “My boyfriend relapsed; what can I do about it?” Simply admitting that truth to yourself is a great start. Admitting the truth is key if you want to help instead of enabling, or worse,
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For those who are struggling with addiction, there are many different types of treatment programs available to help them on the road to recovery. While inpatient treatment is often the most intensive and best-known option, outpatient treatment can also be very effective for those who are committed to recovery. Especially as part of a comprehensive
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Addiction is truly a family disease. Groups that support families of addicts are an important part of the recovery process for both the addicted person and their loved ones. Addiction therapy should always be a part of the solution for any family living with a substance use disorder, but these support groups play an equally
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Dating in Early Recovery is Tempting Dating in early recovery can be a sensitive subject. Everyone has a need for love and companionship. When recovery is new, most of us are feeling a little raw and exposed. Addiction therapy helps, but the comfort of another’s attention can also feel like a welcome salve to our
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Residential treatment for a substance use disorder is a scary step initially. The thought of spending your days in some sort of hospital meant to “clean” you up might seem too much. However, much of the staff at Brazos Valley isn’t just a doctor, nurse or clinician. Instead, these are folks with their own recovery
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What is meant by big T trauma and little t trauma? It’s an informal shorthand sometimes used to classify different trauma categories. When the layman thinks of trauma, it’s usually the “big T” variety. Big T trauma comes from those overwhelming and significant events that leave a person feeling powerless in the moment. Think existential
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The internet has become an almost inseparable part of social life and communication for most of us. Social media has evolved from simple personal profiles and instant messaging to a source of news, education and entertainment. It connects us to people we know and to total strangers in exciting new ways. It empowers interactions that
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Support is Critical to Your Loved One in Out-of-State Rehab When someone we love goes to treatment, a combination of emotions often washes over us. There is undoubtedly relief in seeing them getting help in an out-of-state rehab. But we’ll also miss our loved one and hope for their success. Watching someone you care about
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