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Chronic Pain and Opioids: The Basis for an Epidemic

In the United States, we have an epidemic of opioid addiction. Unfortunately, the problem often times originates innocently, and the addiction is unexpected. Experts can’t deny that there is a connection between chronic pain and opioids. However, there is also a correlation between those taking opioids for chronic pain and opioid addiction. The need for…

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How to Help Someone with PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered by a terrifying event – either after experiencing it or witnessing it. When suffering from PTSD, your entire life is unstable. PTSD can be physical or emotional and affects all age groups and walks of life. If you’re looking to learn how to help someone with PTSD, or to…

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How to Handle a Relapse After Rehab

For some people, rehab is next to a religious experience and can set them up for a drug and alcohol-free life. Yet, it is unrealistic to think that one time in rehab will make you invincible from the things that gave you pain and trouble in the past. Since you are only human, there is…

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How to Find DUI Classes in Florida

Many people experience a DUI. At first, you’ll feel incredibly embarrassed. Then, the reality of what you just did will settle in and you’ll realize that you now need to face the consequences of your actions. However, even the Florida government realizes that everyone is prone to making mistakes, which is why the fresh start…

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How to Cope With Grief in Recovery

Grief never comes at a convenient time. Most associate grief with the loss of a friend or a loved one, but it can also come after a job layoff, a child going off to college, your closest friend moving across the country, or from losing an addiction. While certainly less common, grief during recovery does…

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What Makes Drug Rehabs in Florida Different

Drug addiction is a crisis affecting every area of our country. Florida is no exception. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Florida has a higher rate of overdose deaths than the national average. Another startling statistic is that Florida has seen a sharp increase in drug-related deaths in the past several…

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