Addiction is a unique challenge in many ways, but there is hope because you can help an addicted friend. For a person living with a substance use disorder, life steadily becomes unmanageable. The substance of choice insidiously climbs their hierarchy of priorities. At first, the changes may be subtle to the outside observer. Your college-age […]
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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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