Addiction has numerous negative consequences, but the financial toll it takes is not often discussed. Often, individuals struggling with addiction face financial problems due to their disorder. Many reasons for this are typically overlooked or ignored, but understanding the financial consequences of addiction is crucial to encourage healing. Once you learn how deep you are […]
Category Archives: Addiction
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Sep
Sep
For almost everyone, admitting that you need help is challenging. You don’t want to seem weak to others, especially when you have been claiming that you’re okay for the longest time. However, the first step to fixing any problem is admitting it exists. When you face the fear of admitting that you need help to […]
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Sep
Sep
On March 11, 2020, Suzanne Rybak admitted her son, Jameson, to the emergency room to treat his opioid addiction. While the emergency room gave Jameson medication to treat his withdrawal symptoms, they failed to secure continuing care for him at an inpatient facility, causing him to leave the hospital with no plan on how to […]
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Sep
Sep
Seeing your husband struggle with the darkness of addiction can be heartbreaking. You feel helpless as you watch him bring utter chaos and destruction into his life, no matter the consequences. However, even though you may feel helpless, there are ways you can help your husband through his addiction and transition into recovery. Understanding the […]
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Aug
Aug
The opioid crisis has severely impacted the United States since it began in the 1990s. Several states have put programs into place to help educate and protect their citizens. Texas is one of these states, publishing information daily about opioid statistics and treatment information. Individuals that use opioids in Texas may be unaware of the […]
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Aug
Aug
It is a well-known fact that methamphetamine use has severe physical effects on the body. However, many people do not know the extent of these effects. Instead, they brush them aside as “nothing to worry about ” as they descend further into addiction. However, meth has a severe impact on the body, especially cognitive […]
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Aug
Aug
Inhalant abuse and addiction are widespread, but they can be challenging to detect. This is because its effects are short-term, making it difficult to spot someone actively using the substances. Though it may be challenging to determine whether or not a person is using inhalants, it is not impossible. You can still get someone […]
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Aug
Aug
When discussing addiction, one of the most commonly used phrases is “hitting rock bottom.” While this phrase is popular, almost every person will have a different definition of rock bottom, and how it appeared to them. With this ever-changing definition, how can one expect to wait until it happens to seek help? The answer is, […]
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Aug
Aug
Many treatment programs around the country that help those struggling with addiction and mental health use medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The use of medications is encouraged throughout the treatment process to help manage symptoms and reduce the chance of relapse as long as the person is using them under careful supervision and the doses are managed. […]
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Jul
Jul
Individuals that have struggled with addiction often have a difficult time trusting themselves and others. These trust issues can lead to further problems in recovery, which is why it is crucial to learn how to overcome them. Doing so can be hard to do, but you can discover ways to begin the process over time. […]
