Why It’s Important to Reach Out for Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a rough and challenging path for many people. The fact that you are here right now looking for a way to reach out for help means that you have taken the first step in recovery, you have admitted that you have a problem. Now that you recognize the problem it is time to …
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: How Long is Alcohol Detox?
When Does Alcohol Withdrawal Start? Alcohol is an addictive substance that can cause the user to experience physical withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly stop drinking. Individuals with other substance abuse disorders such as cocaine addiction do experience withdrawal symptoms but they are more mental and physiological than physical in the way withdrawal from alcohol abuse …
How to Maintain Healthy Relationships When Recovering from Addiction
When recently recovering from addiction, it’s important to be around the ones you trust and people who want the best for you. Whether you’re working on rebuilding a romantic relationship that barely survived addiction, connecting with new friends, or just trying to get along with coworkers at your job, there is a craft to building …
Getting Your Life Back On Track After Addiction Recovery
The road to sobriety is extremely difficult for many people. However, in a sense, the real work begins once a person leaves rehab and attempts to recover their previous life. One comparison is that it is very much like emerging from a cave. The darkness of addiction is replaced by the resumption of a normal …
Meth Detox: What To Expect When Quitting Meth
Meth Withdrawal Symptoms The symptoms of meth withdrawal will be dependent on a person’s personal experiences and history with meth abuse. The severity of meth withdrawal symptoms will often be impacted by the length of time that you have been using meth, how much meth you use in a given time, and how often you …
Making New Friends After Addiction Recovery
Facing and overcoming an addiction is a serious feat for anyone. Addiction is an epidemic that not only plagues millions of individuals each year, but also millions of families who are also involved with those struggling with addiction. If you are struggling with addiction or if you have recently completed an addiction recovery program, it …