Tag: alcohol addiction
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Five Ways To Retain Control of Your Alcohol Intake Beyond Dry January
One in five UK adults shared the intention to participate in 2021’s Dry January; the highest number of people ever to do so. Some will have viewed the unprecedented extra time at home – away from the social and peer pressures of the office and pubs – as the ideal opportunity to embrace being alcohol-free…
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Are You Married to a Drug Addict? Tips to Deal With Addiction in Your Relationship
Your intimate relationship is supposed to be a safe haven. Your home should be somewhere that provides shelter from potentially dangerous situations. However, if you are in a relationship with a partner who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it can lead to emotional stress, unhealthy relationships, and even abuse. There are options, including treatment…
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The Role of Eating Healthy in Addiction Recovery
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Substance addiction severely impacts your body. While recovering from long-term drug or alcohol addiction is a slow process, nutrition plays a…
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Genetics and Alcohol Use Disorder: 5 Things You Should Know
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Tackling Mental Health Stigma In South Africa
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Alcoholism: Ten Warning Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Alcoholism is a curable disease. Just like other diseases, alcohol addiction has symptoms and signs. It’s important that these warning signs of alcohol addiction are recognized early and treatment availed. Unfortunately, many people don’t recognize the warning signs of alcohol addiction until it is too late. Alcohol consumption is an old lifestyle habit in many…
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Liver Detox: 6 Foods To Boost and Cleanse Your Liver
When it comes to ensuring that the body stays healthy, the liver is definitely at the forefront. Often referred to as the body’s personal detoxing system, the liver helps to keep your body healthy and clean by removing toxins from the body. If that’s not enough, this vital organ is also responsible for destroying old…
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9 Holistic Alternative Therapies During Early Recovery
You know how amazing you feel after a good workout? How relaxed do you feel after a nice massage? And how peaceful do you feel after a yoga class? Bringing awareness of the connection between the mind and body is a growing focus among addiction recovery and behavioral health providers, and for good reason. Increased…