What Is the Significance of Relapse Dreams in Early Recover? Early in your recovery, drug and alcohol dreams are a fairly common occurrence. They can feel so real that you may even wake up thinking that you lost your clean time because you relapsed. However, once you discover that it was just a dream, your […]
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Going through addiction recovery is challenging enough on its own, so much so that having to handle grieving the loss of a loved one on top of it may feel all but impossible. In many instances, the very substance you’re recovering from might have been the exact crutch you once used to get through difficult […]
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Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid addiction by stimulating receptors in the brain that work to satisfy cravings. This action occurs in the body’s central nervous system (CNS), the primary source for regulating physical movement and sensations. Drowsiness can be a result of this interaction. Why Does Buprenorphine Affect Sleep? Buprenorphine has a […]
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If you use LinkedIn for professional networking, you might have noticed these days that the social media platform often resembles Facebook in that users announce personal triumphs in addition to career-related accomplishments. This includes posting about sobriety. While success in addiction recovery is certainly a triumph, is it the right move for you to celebrate […]
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Your mindset significantly impacts your recovery journey, making it all the more important to take care of your mental health. Addressing your overall mental health can target the root causes of addiction, preventing relapse and helping you find coping skills that work for you. Consider these four tips to aid your mental health and addiction […]
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Marijuana is a drug that’s made from the dried leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. Marijuana contains THC, which is a psychoactive chemical that produces a high. The prevalence of marijuana use has increased over the last decade and about 9 in 10 Americans favor some form of marijuana legalization, according to […]
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No matter where you’re spending the winter, the season can be a difficult one for anyone. With less sunlight, no leaves, cold weather, and often some amount of isolation because fewer people go out and do things, many of us are prone to depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder known as S.A.D. If you’re recovering from […]
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The process of getting off antidepressants can be difficult, especially if you’ve been misusing them for a long time. Weaning yourself off Prozac already requires the assistance of a doctor, but if you’re addicted to this medication and you’ve grown accustomed to misusing it, more specific detox treatment may be necessary for safe Prozac withdrawal. […]
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Is it possible to develop an addiction to wine? Simply put, as with any other type of alcohol the answer is yes. While excessive or binge drinking is more often associated with beer or hard liquor, wine is still a type of alcohol that can lead to dependance and addiction. When evaluating alcohol consumption, a […]
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What is the difference between a state funded and a private drug rehab? Is it worth to invest thousands of dollars on a treatment program when the state offers rehabilitation for free? Maybe we should try a state funded program first and if that doesn’t work than we can try a private pay program. Certainly […]
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