No parent intends to raise a “drug addict,” and no child grows up wanting to be one. Unfortunately, the disease of addiction does not discriminate. Regardless if you were the most involved parent or uninvolved parent, the strictest or most permissive parent, most loving or most cold parent, most fun or most basic parent, most […]
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For a person who is addicted to alcohol, the prospect of quitting may seem impossible. Alcohol addiction encompasses physical and emotional dependence that requires professional intervention and guidance. Individuals who have an alcohol addiction should seek out a reputable substance abuse treatment program to properly advise and provide therapeutic services throughout the recovery process. To
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Opiate addiction affects the mind and body unlike any other form of addiction. Opiate drugs like heroin easily integrate within the brain chemical system so dependence can happen quickly. Suboxone, a drug that has a similar chemical makeup to opiates, offers a safer alternative to other medications used to treat opiate addiction, such as methadone.
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If you\’re addicted to heroin, you might feel as though there\’s no hope of ever getting better. Heroin is one of the most addictive substances known to man and thus, it presents a very challenging recovery process. The good news is that there are many different ways to free yourself from the bonds of this
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If you\’re trying to quit smoking, you\’re not alone; according to an article published by U.S. News and World Report, more than 46 million Americans who smoke are interested in quitting. Unfortunately, for many of these individuals, kicking the habit is no easy task. The same study revealed that most individuals who attempt to quit
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If you are dealing with a loved one who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, then you know just how hard it can be to be supportive while not enabling them through the worst time of their life. There is a fine line between being supportive of your loved one and them being codependent on
Addiction is a complex condition that can have devastating consequences. The persistent and prolonged use of addictive substances causes changes in the brain chemistry thus making recovery a challenge with many hurdles to overcome. One of these struggles is addiction transference or replacing the old addiction with a new one. Addiction transference can present unique
Relapse prevention is something that you might have worked on during a previous stay at rehab. Or, you might have done okay trying to quit on your own for a few days until you had a really stressful day. You may have even made it months or years before you fell back into old habits.
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What addiction sufferers need the most from rehab is an environment that makes them feel welcome and comfortable. This is a time in their lives when they feel everything is falling apart. What they need is a safe place to go where they can work through their addiction issues. One of the things some addiction
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Every day someone survives the cycle of addiction has to be considered nothing short of a miracle. The fact is there\’s nothing good that can come from taking drugs or drinking alcohol on a regular basis. What can happen is a long list of really bad things with a drug overdose and perhaps death being
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Seacrest Recovery Center New Jersey is a substance abuse treatment center located in Eatontown, NJ. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. Our treatment plans are customized for each individual based on their presenting issues. By developing a comprehensive individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.
