Tag: drug addiction
TEN LIFE-CHANGING BENEFITS OF COMPLETING DRUG REHABILITATION
Drug addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic disease that requires comprehensive treatment to overcome. However, many people struggle to take the first step towards recovery due to the fear of change and uncertainty. The truth is that completing drug rehabilitation can be a life-changing experience, providing […]
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The Effects Of Drug Abuse On Health
Substance use disorders are associated with a wide range of short- and long-term health effects. They can vary depending on the type of drug, how much and how often it’s taken and the person’s general health. Overall, the effects of drug abuse and dependence can be far-reaching. They can impact almost every organ in the […]
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Effects of drug abuse and addiction
Drugs are chemicals that affect the body and brain. Different drugs can have different effects. Some effects of drugs include health consequences that are long-lasting and permanent. They can even continue after a person has stopped taking the substance. There are a few ways a person can take drugs, including injection, inhalation and ingestion. The […]
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Drugs Can Destroy Your Home!
can affect several aspects of a person’s physical and psychological health. Certain drugs can lead to drowsiness and slow breathing, while others may cause insomnia, paranoia, or hallucinations. Chronic drug use is associated with cardiovascular, kidney, and liver disease. In addition to its physical effects, drug abuse can adversely affect a person’s relationships, home and […]
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Treatment for Drug Addiction
Anyone providing drug addiction treatment should tailor it to suit a person’s individual needs to ensure that it is effective. Treatment may involve some of the following components: Behavioral therapy, which helps people build positive coping strategies and develop problem-solving skills. Group therapy, which gives people the chance to acknowledge, share, and work through the […]
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What Is drug addiction?
Many people don’t understand why or how other people become addicted to #drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, #drugaddiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or […]
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HOW TO OVERCOME DRUG ADDICTION
One needs will power to overcome drug addiction. Illegal drugs create drugs can create cravings in the brain and stopping seems an impossible goal. However, recovery is possible with the right treatment and support. The most difficult step to recovery is the very first one: identifying that one has a problem and deciding to make […]
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Managing Substance Abuse During COVID-19
Committing to a recovery journey just got harder thanks to COVID-19. The forced isolation, disruption in necessary routine, and in many cases, the temporary halt to in-person therapy and meetings have conspired to make recovery even more difficult. Even those who may not have a diagnosed problem with alcohol addiction are turning to alcohol in […]
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Q&A With Elin Strong
Elin Strong has shared her journey to sobriety publicly on social media, being incredibly transparent with her followers. We sat down with Elin to better understand her journey and how she uses social media to support her path to sobriety. Her followers had a few questions for her, so we connected with Elin to […]
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