Tag: the impact of addiction
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Prescription Drug Abuse and Recovery: How To Manage The Journey
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Claire Adlam And Overcoming Substance Abuse & Addiction
Over 15% of South Africans are currently battling substance abuse and addiction, and with the mental health impact of the pandemic, this number is likely to rise. That said, while substance abuse can be a hard habit to kick, it is possible, and you can come out on the other side, better and in charge…
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Opioid Crisis: How COVID-19 Has Accelerated Addiction Risk
What happens when two epidemics meet? The opioid epidemic has been one of the most growing public health emergencies in American history. As such, it wasn’t long before the top two public health emergencies met and created a bigger crisis. According to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in…
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What Are The Goals Of A Drug Rehab Center?
Longevity Live Paid Content. Addiction cannot be cured without abstinence, and abstinence comes from having access to effective treatment for addiction. If not treated on time, addiction can progress and reach a point where a person can develop serious mental and physical disorders that may or may not be cured. So one of the main…
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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
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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…
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How Addiction Affects The Aging Process: Now And Later
We don’t hear enough about how drug and alcohol addiction affects the aging process. Currently, many alcohol rehabilitation centres are full of people who have been abusing their bodies for many years. So says clinical psychologist Dr. Sandrina Haeck, who explains how they affect our brains, skin, organs, nutrition, and sleep. According to Haeck, alcohol…