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I grew up in a stable atmosphere and had loving family members who nurtured me in a positive manner. I made friends easily, I was outgoing, and enjoyed gymnastics. So for a young woman that had it so easy, why in the world did I ever make the decision to turn to drugs?
Dangerous Situations Addicts Face
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We all know there are plenty of examples of the physical damage caused by drug or alcohol addiction, but what other kinds of danger do addicts face?
Why Professional Addiction Treatment Is Better than Quitting Cold Turkey
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I had stopped cold turkey on my own two times before I entered into a professional addiction treatment center. Both times, I simply locked myself in my bedroom and just tried to make it through the horrible withdrawal symptoms. Each time I relapsed within one week.
How Alcohol Affects Your Body
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If you are abusing alcohol, it is important you understand the dangers that you are facing on a daily basis.
Why Would a Friend Refuse to Support Your Addiction Recovery?
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Normally, you would never consider turning your back on a friend when they need support. Unfortunately, people are not thinking rationally when they are controlled by a drug or alcohol addiction.
Misery Really Does Love Company
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While the old saying that misery loves company is a statement that I heard for most of my life, I never really understood what it meant until I started treatment for a drug addiction.
Tuning in to TV Shows about Addiction
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Shows about drug addiction, alcoholism, gambling, compulsive shopping, and hoarding are becoming normal parts of life to a TV viewer.
Study: More Than 7 Million Children Live with an Alcoholic Parent
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More than 7.5 million children live with a parent who has abused alcohol in the past year, according to a comprehensive report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Why You Shouldn’t Start a New Relationship during the First Year of Addiction Recovery
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One of the rules you are given when you enter into addiction recovery is that you should not begin a new relationship until you have been sober for at least one year. The first time you hear that, it may actually sound somewhat silly to you. However, there is a good reason this rule is in place and has been used by counselors and addiction treatment staff for years.
Can I Reverse the Damage Drug or Alcohol Addiction Caused My Body?
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Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease that can do some serious damage to your overall health. Some of the physical effects can be reversed after you are no longer abusing drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, some of the problems that stem from addiction cannot be reversed, no matter how hard you try.