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If you’re worried about experiencing a relapse while recovering from addiction, you may be interested in ways to prevent relapse and maintain the course on your recovery journey. In this article, we’re exploring how to prevent relapse and providing six helpful habits to try. How To Prevent Relapse You are an overcomer. You have achieved great…

Alcoholism in women may not always be apparent, but it’s a dangerous secret to hide. An addiction to alcohol will have an adverse effect on your health, mood, and relationships. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at some of the common signs of alcoholism in women, as well as how to get the help needed…

If you live with chronic pain and take pain medicine to relieve the pain, you may be at risk of developing an addiction. When this occurs, you may need professional assistance to reduce the risk of experiencing an adverse effect from the medication. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at chronic pain and addiction…

The negative impact of addiction is widely known. However, there are several serious misconceptions people still believe despite the latest research from mental health and therapy professionals. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at 7 of the most common myths about addiction. 7 Myths About Addiction While the research and industry knowledge on addiction treatment and long-term…

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) is a technique therapists often use to help people with certain mental conditions. While this technique was originally developed to encourage mental health improvement, it is also helpful when treating addiction. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at DBT for addiction. DBT For Addiction Addiction has a long history…

The family plays an important role in successful addiction recovery. It’s all too common for people with an addiction to seek support without the support of their family, which makes it more difficult to move forward honestly and transparently. In this article, we’re exploring the importance of family support for addiction recovery. Family Support For…

Being married to an addict in recovery can be a challenge. If you’re like most spouses, you may not be sure how to handle the situation or provide the help your loved one needs. In this article, we’re sharing a few things you need to know if you’re married to an addict in recovery. Married…

You must’ve heard it before: treat the person, not the addiction. But what does it mean? Are people to blame for their problems with substance abuse, rather than the substance or some other factor? Or is addiction not the actual problem behind, well, addiction? When first confronted with the phrase, it’s easy to misunderstand it.…

Some addictions require close medical attention and care throughout the recovery process to ensure the patient is safe. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at one of the concerns we hear often from people interested in overcoming addiction – what is PHP treatment? What Is PHP Treatment? At first glance, partial hospitalization sounds like a…

Methadone treatment has been one of the most reliable methods used to treat addiction to dangerous drugs, including heroin and other opioids. If you or a loved one has developed an addiction, it may be time to consider methadone treatment as an option. In this article, we’re exploring a common question among people interested in…