Do you know what the most addictive substances in the world are? You may have some idea, based on media reports and what you've seen among your own friends and family. But the top 5 most addictive substances might surprise you. Especially since you and many people you know have probably tried at least two
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If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, you may have heard of Natural Healing Centers. These are recovery centers that promise a natural holistic approach to addiction treatment. Are natural healing centers capable of treating addiction? Here’s what you need to know. What are Natural Healing Centers? Natural healing centers take the
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Most people associate drug addiction with illegal substances like cocaine and heroin. However, the reality is that a large proportion of drug addiction starts with prescription drugs. In fact, prescription drug abuse accounts for the largest percentage of fatal drug overdoses. In the face of the evidence of prescription drug abuse, the so-called “War on
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There are a number of stereotypes about addicts, which are perpetuated by pop culture. Even people who are struggling with addiction often buy into these misconceptions, comparing themselves to the stereotype to prove they are doing fine. However, these misconceptions are unhelpful at best. Much of the time, they are a destructive force, preventing people
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Over the past fifteen years, we have seen a disturbing trend when it comes to millennials and substance abuse. American millennials are now at higher risk than anyone else for substance abuse disorders than any other generation. While generational divides are often vague and sometimes overblown, the evidence is clear in this case that rates
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At the age of fourteen I did not know much about addiction or gambling. All I knew was that my dad was out of work and somehow still never home. My family worried about him when he failed to come back until late hours, but when asked he brushed us off, saying he was “out
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Over the past couple of decades, it has become increasingly clear that alcohol and substance abuse is high among military veterans. Addiction and veterans are even associated in many TV series and movies these days. But why is this the case? It seems strange to many civilians that veterans would struggle with addiction. After all,
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Are you concerned that you may be addicted to substances? Very few people are self-aware enough that it becomes immediately obvious that something is wrong. This is why most of us take a long time to realize that we may be addicted to alcohol and drugs. However, there are red flags that are excellent indicators
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Parents who go to rehab often face an uphill battle in reconnecting with their adolescent children. In their teen and young adult years, children stop seeing their parents as infallible. Typically, they become more suspect of their parents and attuned to any mistakes or lies. For addicts, this becomes a particularly tough problem to solve.
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When I entered rehab, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of LGBT addicts present. Don’t get me wrong, I did not want other LGBT people to be struggling, but all my life I had been in the minority. Now I found myself in an environment which was at least fifty-percent out-and-proud people. This really
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Every person understands their lives through a series of narratives. As humans, that is what we do. We see patterns and tell stories to try and make sense of where we came from and where we’re going. However, in recovery, addiction narratives can become a significant obstacle. Addiction narratives are the stories people suffering from
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“The doctor who prescribed me opioids started me on the road to addiction” “I was so stupid to think I had to get drunk at every college party” “My mom left bottles of alcohol lying around when I was still a kid” “I did terrible things and needed to numb the guilt” “I need to
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