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How Parents Can Support Their Teen in Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse impacts teens psychologically, emotionally, and physically. The teenage years are already challenging due...
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Letting Go of Guilt and Shame

Do you know that shame and guilt aren’t the same feelings? More importantly, shame can...
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Power of Faith for Better Health

Faith is frequently at the crossroads of addiction and recovery. But is it an all-or-nothing...
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Why Better Sleep Is Necessary for Good Health

Ahhhh, sleep! Few things make you feel as wonderful as a full amount of rest...
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Addiction Treatment for Veterans

One of the most complicated issues regarding addiction treatment for veterans is a pervasive code...
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Impact on Addiction

We know that over the course of human history, children have suffered through tremendous events....
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Marijuana: Gateway Drug or No Big Deal?

As more states legalize marijuana, especially for medical use, it’s easy to be confused about...
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Setting Goals You Really Want for Recovery

We’ll just say it out loud: when you first enter addiction recovery, it’s often overwhelming....
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What You Should Know About Hydrocodone Withdrawal and Treatment

Hydrocodone is an opioid medication often prescribed to treat chronic pain. As an opiate, it’s...
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How Personal Heroes Add to Your Recovery Motivation

The people we surround ourselves with—our circle of influence, if you will—really matter for our...
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