roxanol abuse

What to Do About Roxanol Abuse or Addiction

Opiates come in a lot of forms, under a lot of brand names. Most people are familiar with names like morphine, codeine, Oxycontin, Percocet, and Valium. One name not familiar to a lot of people is Roxanol. The fact that doctors prescribe this drug for patients who are dealing with severe pain issues give it…

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holistic healing

Rehabs That Offer Holistic Healing

In recent years, holistic healing in addiction recovery has become increasingly popular–and for good reason. A holistic method of recovery from alcohol or drug addiction helps to heal the mind, body, and spirit as opposed to simply focusing in on the addiction itself.In many cases, holistic care is an alternative to mainstream treatments, which can…

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how to stop drug abuse

This is How to Stop Drug Abuse

Drug abuse has been a serious problem for decades now, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. All over the world, addicts are forcing society to deal with horrible issues created by their addictions to alcohol, prescription drugs, and street substances. The challenge for each and every one of us is to figure…

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thc detox

Do I Need THC Detox?

The notion that you can’t become addicted to marijuana is a myth. The reality is people can become addicted to anything they take or do obsessively. That’s the nature of addiction. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary substance found in marijuana. It is addictive and when addiction forms, the individual needs treatment. Treatment could include a…

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extended rehab care

Will I Need Extended Rehab Care?

Tragically, some people sell their soul to the devil in the form of a drug or alcohol. If that sounds like you, you have cause for great concern. However, there’s always a path to recovery if you are willing to admit you are helpless over your addiction and will subsequently reach out for help. Help…

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therapist and young man engaging in alcohol abuse counseling

Why Would I Need Alcohol Abuse Counseling?

Alcoholics are notorious for using denial as a shield behind which they can hide. They don’t have a problem or they don’t need help is their favorite mantra. The problem with denial is it prevents people from getting the help they need. If this sounds at all familiar to you, you might want to contemplate…

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drug detox programs

Who Needs Drug Detox Programs?

By the time you are ready to admit you have an illness and want help, your addiction might have taken hold of you, body and soul. It’s hard to argue with the notion that the longer someone abuses a particular substance, the more likely they are to form an addiction to it. Deep-rooted addictions create…

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what is transitional living

Beaches Answers the Question – What is Transitional Living?

The scariest day of recovery is the day a patient leaves treatment. After a month or more in a rehab facility, graduation day is the day they find out if it’s really time to leave the nest. With that said, there are some alternatives worth considering. Transitional living has always been very popular within the…

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alternatives to AA

There Are Alternatives to AA

Alcoholics Anonymous works for some people with addiction but some who enter an Alcoholic Anonymous program never complete it. Others will finish a program only to relapse a short time later. Fortunately, there are many alternatives to AA you may find just as effective. Here are a few you might want to consider.Top Alternatives to…

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Northern VA drug rehab

Should I Use a Northern VA Drug Rehab?

So you’re living in Northern Virginia and trying to deal with an addiction? Hopefully, you’re close to the end of your rope and want to get help. If so, you’ll probably start by looking for help in your area. It makes sense. However, there are better alternatives than a Northern VA drug rehab. What you…

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