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You Ask & We Answer: Life Seems Meaningless Without Drugs
Posted in: Addiction
April 18, 2018
Q. How can I stop using if my life seems boring and meaningless without cocaine? By: Tim W., New Hartford, CT A. It is easy to romanticize drug use and only think of that short-lived feeling of euphoria, but it is important to remember everything else that comes with addiction. The broken relationships, the toll … Continued
What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Opioids
Posted in: Teens
April 17, 2018
As the opioid epidemic spreads across the country, the number of opioid-related overdoses among teens continues to rise. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of deadly overdoses has more than doubled in the last decade. Experts say this is due to the availability of opioids ⎼ prescription painkillers, heroin, … Continued
8 Signs of Alcoholism to Watch Out For
Posted in: Alcoholism
April 13, 2018
How to Ask for Help When You Relapse
Posted in: Relapse
April 11, 2018
So, you finished treatment and you are now sober. You are back at home, back to work, back in the real world. You are in recovery, and your friends and family could not be more proud. But when you start to get overwhelmed with stress, your cravings come back, and you miss your addiction. You … Continued
How to Deal with the Stigma of Addiction
Posted in: Recovery
April 4, 2018
The stigma surrounding addiction is undeniable, but it is important to remember that the problem is with society, not with you. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect you. You likely felt it before you entered rehab and now you face the same stigma in recovery. At times, it can be debilitating, and while you … Continued