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Drug Abuse Recovery – 4 Common Myths Debunked

August 17, 2010

Most people who have no direct connection with using drugs find it very difficult to understand the illness of addiction. And, to make matters worse, there are some common generalized myths about drug addiction and drug use that have become firmly rooted in society. In this article we will take a look at some common [...]

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Alcoholism And Drug Addiction Recovery – A Quick And Easy Motivation Tool

August 16, 2010

The fancy psychological term for this quick and easy motivation tool for helping people to help themselves with alcoholism and drug addiction recovery is called decisional balancing. It may sound complex, but it is really very simple.
Decisional balancing simply means weighing the costs and the benefits of using or drinking. The object of this quick [...]

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Drug Addiction And Alcoholism: You Can’t ‘Make’ Anybody Stop Using

August 12, 2010

It is impossible for someone to stop using drugs or alcohol, and get clean and sober against their will, until they are ready to do so.
From their family’s point of view, this is a very difficult thing to accept. The often equate continuation of drug or alcohol use with a lack of love. For [...]

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Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness?

August 11, 2010

What Is Comorbidity?
“Comorbidity” is a term used to describe two or more disorders or illnesses occurring in the same person. They can occur at the same time or one after the other. Comorbidity also implies interactions between the illnesses that can worsen the course of both.
Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness?
Yes, addiction [...]

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Binge Drinking And End Result Of Alcoholism

August 10, 2010

One of the first challenges in getting help for yourself or a loved one, is knowing where to start. We can help with a free assessment and someone to talk with right now. Click Here For Immediate Help And Answers

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About Drug Detox Programs

August 9, 2010

If you are struggling to get off of drugs or alcohol then you might consider going to a drug detox program of some sort. This is basically a rehab that has a detox unit that is medically supervised. The reason you might need this is so that they can give you medicine to help you [...]

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Why Do Drug And Alcohol Rehab Recommend 12 Step Programs?

August 6, 2010

The vast majority of drug and alcohol rehab programs either recommend or utilize components of 12 step programs. Why is that?
The answer is relatively simple. The original alcoholics anonymous 12 step program has been around longer, worked for more people, and has been proven in many studies be more effective than any other program of [...]

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