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6 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Someone in Recovery

When someone pursues recovery, your relationship with them can change for the better. By setting up boundaries early on and communicating your feelings effectively, you and your loved one can develop a mutual respect that tends to your needs just as much as their sobriety. Follow these 6 important steps from Addiction Recovery Coach Rick Lepkowski.

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What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?

Drug and alcohol withdrawal is a painful and disruptive period of time, but there are ways to alleviate these difficult symptoms. By using pain management tools and healthy coping mechanisms, experiencing withdrawal can be more manageable.

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Detox vs. Rehab? Which is Right for You?

Although many use these terms interchangeably, detox and rehab each have their own purpose. While detox primarily focuses on addressing the physical effects that addiction has had on the body, rehab focuses more on the psychological effects.

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Senate Passes Bill Targeting the Opioid Epidemic

The U.S. Senate voted 99-1 in favor of new bills directed at preventing the opioid crisis. See how the proposed laws will impact those suffering from addiction.
Recovery

Grief and Recovery: How to Protect Your Sobriety After a Loss

Loss can have a deep impact on your life, and in some cases even lead to relapse. Learn how loss and grief can impact your recovery and what you can do to safeguard your sobriety.
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Drugs: More Dangerous than Ever

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl is being used to lace a wide variety of drugs including marijuana. Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs.
Recovery

Build a Support Network through SMART Recovery

While many find success in 12 Step based support groups, there are alternatives for those who prefer a more science-based approach. SMART Recovery is one of those options.
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How Your Brain Heals After Quitting Heroin

Once your body is free from heroin, recovery can begin. Learn how your brain starts to heal once you quit using.
Mental Health

Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, and Over 47,000 Others: Why We Need to Talk About Mental Health

Learn how to recognize mental health issues and what you can do to get help in order to prevent suicide and lead a well-intentioned life.
Alcohol

Is Your Loved One an Alcoholic?

The signs of addiction aren’t always easy to recognize, especially when it comes to a loved one. Learn some common red flags of alcoholism and help your loved one get the help they need.
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Benzodiazepines: Everything You Need to Know

Benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed medications that promote short-term anxiety relief but cause long-term harm and even death when abused.
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Athletes and Prescription Pills: The Drug Crisis Impacting America

Opioid addiction is becoming increasingly common among high school and college athletes. Find out why and what you can do to protect yourself from prescription pill abuse.
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How Addiction Affects the Brain

While many view substance use as a choice, addiction is a chronic disease. Learn how it impacts the brain and its long-term effects.
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San Francisco Takes Fight Against Opioid Epidemic to the Streets

The city of San Francisco will begin distributing medications that combat opioid withdrawal to those suffering from addiction on the streets. Learn more about how this could impact the opioid epidemic.
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Tips to Keep Your Teen Alcohol-Free This Summer

The younger someone starts drinking alcohol, the more likely they are to develop a substance abuse problem. Learn effective ways to keep your teen sober this summer.