Category: Addiction Recovery
Life After Rehab: Maintaining Sobriety And Wellness
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Life after rehab presents a significant transition, one that is filled with both opportunities and challenges. Maintaining sobriety is a continuous journey that requires dedication,…
How To Avoid Relapsing On Alcohol And Drugs
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Addiction is more common than many people may realize, and it’s important to find the right type of support if you’re experiencing difficulties. Addiction to…
Could A Social Media Break Improve Your Mental Health?
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If you’ve ever tried to look for ways to improve your mental health, you are likely to have seen suggestions to take a break away…
The Links Between Isolation And Addiction
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Isolation and addiction are two common problems that affect many people in society today, including in Clearwater. Isolation is something that may be felt by…
What Are The Reasons For Relapse?
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Some people may avoid quitting drinking or substance abuse because they believe they will certainly relapse at some stage in the future. However, this isn’t…
Signs Of Relapsing And How To Prevent It
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When overcoming addiction, there is almost always a risk of relapse. Some studies suggest that 40-60% of people relapse after undergoing treatment or rehabilitation programs…
Tips For Coping When A Loved One Has An Addiction
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It’s not always easy when a loved one is suffering from an addiction. Whether it is a family member or friend, and whether you live…
For Those Dealing with Opiate Addicts, These Tips are for You
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An opiate addiction is not to be taken lightly. No friend or family member of an opiate addict believes the addiction is anything but life-threatening…
Pinellas County and Their Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse
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Every 32 hours, Pinellas County loses a member of our community to prescription drug abuse. This means in the next 32 hours, someone will lose…
Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
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If you’re thinking someone in your life is abusing prescription drugs, it’s important to observe their behavior and try to get them the proper help….
Recovering from Alcohol Addiction a Day at a Time
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“Alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined.” Recent studies show that thirty-two percent of heavy drinkers over the age of twelve have also…
Teenage Marijuana Use: Effects on the Brain
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“Decision making, concentration, and memory can suffer for days after use, especially in regular users.” (http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/marijuana) In the United States, believe it or not, marijuana…