Your heart is a critical organ and keeping it healthy is crucial. There are multiple connections between drug misuse and heart health issues. According to research by the Addiction Center, opioid users are more likely to develop a heart condition throughout their life. Addiction treatment, heart care and a healthy lifestyle can lead to improved recovery and […]
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Substance misuse can stem from various everyday stressors, from planning all the kids’ activities to your job. While parenting and recovering from addiction simultaneously can be challenging, sobriety is the best decision for you and your family. Recovery can open new doors for you as you embrace healthy coping mechanisms and learn to repair your relationship […]
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Most diseases affect a specific organ or part of the body negatively. Substance use disorders are no different. They are complex diseases that affect the brain. Addictions are developed slowly over time as the consumed substances begin to take hold of the person’s brain and rewire it. The brain undergoes psychological and physical changes that […]
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If you find yourself struggling with a substance use disorder, the road to recovery can seem long and winding. With the right guidance and support, it doesn’t have to be. The first step to beginning your recovery is seeking the help and treatment you need to change your life. While the recovery journey is different […]
Read MoreAddiction is often a very lonely place. In my own experience with substance abuse, I felt extremely, unimaginably isolated. Partly because most of the people in my world had either chosen to stop talking to me, or I had pushed them so far away that I wasn’t able to talk to them, even if I […]
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