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The Foundation for Suicide Prevention tells us that 44,965 Americans die by sui...
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Table of Contents Addiction Affects the Entire Family Writer Edward Dreschnack once said “just ab...
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With more and more benzodiazepine prescriptions being written, more and more Americans are seeking Xanax addiction treatment. Non-adherence to a sched...
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Eating disorders and substance use disorders often come hand in hand. Studies show that anywhere from 8% to 41% of drug abusers struggle with bulimia ...
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Most addiction centers will go through the Xanax withdrawal and detox timeline with patients, so they know what to expect. The addiction recovery proc...
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Xanax is the 5th most prescribed drug in America, so it's important to fully understand the short-term and long-term Xanax side effects that are expec...
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With Xanax being the 5th most prescribed drug in America, it's no wonder why a Xanax addiction has become so common in the U.S. This prescription medi...
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Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or narcotics is incredibly dangerous. It leads to many driving-related deaths each year. Unfortunately, m...
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In 2016, 182,048 drug arrests were for the sale and manufacture of illicit drugs. Which drugs were most prevalent? Here's a quick break down of ...
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Fentanyl Addiction Facts and Statistics Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that's 100 times more potent than heroin Overdose rates have sk...
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Signs of fentanyl withdrawal can be incredibly difficult to bear. This is why many drug abusers requite addiction treatment to deal with this drug abu...
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Rehab for alcoholism offers a wide variety of treatment options. There are plenty of components involved. Patients learn how to break both their physi...
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State marijuana legalization has led to the study of marijuana dependence and addiction. Many researchers are curious about whether marijuana use lead...
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Quick Tips on How to Ease Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms Join Cocaine Anonymous groups to share your personal experiences with others See...
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More and more Americans are seeking marijuana addiction treatment. This is because the number of people who struggle with a marijuana use disorder has...
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Marijuana withdrawal and detox timelines are important for severe drug users. Quitting marijuana use can be difficult when you don't have a timeline i...
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Marijuana is one of the most abused drugs in all of America, so understanding the signs and symptoms of marijuana withdrawals is quite important. Stud...
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Author & Social Media Influencer Amanda Daniels Becomes Brand Ambassador for Amethyst Recovery and New England RAW PORT ST. LUCIE, Flor...
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We’ve all heard about it. You might have even seen a loved one go through it. We’ve all been warned of how dangerous the effects are, but what really ...
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You might be asking yourself what a sobriety calculator is. You’ve come to the right place. We love to use sobriety calculators to highlight the succe...
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Alcoholics Anonymous has become quite a buzz in the recovery world. The group-like nature of the meetings, the team bonding, and the anonymity all see...
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The question is asked all the time. Is marijuana addictive? Many people argue over this, including marijuana users themselves. While some say marijua...
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Alcohol Addiction Statistics and Facts Approximately 16 million Americans struggled with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2015 Deliriu...
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What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that's derived from opium, or the poppy plant. First synthesized in the 1960s, fentanyl and it...
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Rehab for heroin addiction usually involves some form of medical detox. Heroin dependence completely rewires the brain. It causes an influx of dopamin...
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A Brief Look at Narcotics Anonymous Founded in 1953, this addiction recovery treatment program is similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. NA ...
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Signs of cocaine withdrawal can begin to kick within a day or two after you've started to quit. The drug can remain in your body for up to a day after...
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More Americans have a cocaine addiction than you'd think. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 1.5 million A...
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Have you ever wondered how long does cocaine stay in your system for? Cocaine is a popular party drug. If you're a cocaine addict or a cocaine user, y...
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Inpatient rehab for fentanyl addiction is a crucial step towards recovery. Due to the addictive nature of this drug addiction, as with an opioid addic...
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Oxycodone and alcohol are a deadly combo. In terms of polydrug use, they're perhaps two of the worst illicit substances that you can use at the same t...
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It's difficult to break free from a heroin addiction when faced with signs of heroin withdrawal. The symptoms of heroin withdrawal are so intense that...
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If you're addicted to heroin or abusing it, you've probably wondered how long does heroin stay in your system for. Heroin is one of the most commonly ...
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Since heroin is one of the most commonly abused drugs in America, it's not surprising to find out that many Americans struggle with a heroin addiction...
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The most important decision in the addiction recovery process is the one to seek treatment, but it’s not the only decision that matters. The National ...
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Cocaine addiction is prevalent worldwide. This party drug and stimulant is the second most trafficked illicit drug in the world. Naturally, it's one o...
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Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms are common among those who stop taking this drug. Benzodiazepines are depressants that control the central nervous ...
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When dealing with an alcohol or drug addiction, many drug addicts and alcoholics also struggle with a dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis, also known as ...
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The drug and alcohol recovery process works in steps. First, an addict will realize that their substance abuse has become an issue. Then, they wil...
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I have had many loved ones now go through substance abuse rehab. Their mental health needed a huge check and inpatient treatment was the way to do tha...
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There are many misconceptions about addiction. One of them is that it is always a choice. Mental health plays a huge factor in the forming of serious ...
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You might be asking yourself, why Florida? The answer is more simple than you think. It’s a beautiful place. It’s remote, the weather is nice and th...
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The fourth step inventory is one of the most well-known steps in the 12 step program. The 12 step program uses simple steps to help addicts recover. E...
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It is natural to be uncomfortable when you first come to your addiction recovery center. Treatment facilities are intimidating. You’re in a new pl...
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Addiction rehab can often seem like you’re being completely removed from the world you know. In some ways, this can be really stressful. When you’re ...
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It's not unusual to find depression or anxiety in alcoholics. Mental health disorders are often closely linked with alcoholism. Many alcoholics find r...
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Alcohol program therapy involves treating both an alcohol addiction and a mental health disorder. Addiction affects anyone and everyone. Mental health...
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Patients who choose residential alcohol detox receive around-the-clock medical supervision and medication-assisted treatment. Different types of medic...
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A British theologist once wrote, “every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory.” This holds true for many things, but it is especially true d...
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In the state of Ohio during the middle of the summer in 2016, there were 41 drug overdoses in a total of three days. Six of these drug overdoses resul...
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An alcohol rehab program is a crucial component of alcohol addiction treatment. Evidence-based treatment approaches help alcoholics detox medically. T...
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Poor self-image and mental health are heavily linked to addiction, so alcohol detox and mental health often go hand in hand. Studies show that childre...
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There's a difference between an effective alcohol program and an ineffective one. Effective programs are more likely to succeed and come with certain ...
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Any new relationship can be very healthy and exciting. Meeting a new person is a change, and change can be so fun! A new romantic relationship can be ...
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More and more Americans need alcohol drug detox. A new study found that 25% of Americans under the age of 30 are alcoholic. While alcohol drug detox i...
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There are many methods that addiction treatments use to help maintain sober living. These can be huge lifestyle changes or small reminders of how to h...
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Anxiety can be very threatening to our daily lives. It's something that many people struggle to cope with. Often times, anxiety comes as a package dea...
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Give yourself some credit. You’re looking towards a better future. You’ve accepted that you want a lifestyle change. You want to quit drinking. Wh...
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Find God once again with the help of faith based alcohol detox centers. These treatment facilities combine faith with medical treatment. Religious bel...
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Alcohol Detox Counselors Help With Quitting Drugs And Alcohol Fighting the deadly disease of alcoholism and drug addiction can be an uphill battl...
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The effects of alcohol abuse are serious. Alcohol makes you tired and depressed. It makes daily tasks hard to do. It even makes your body want to use ...
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An alcohol abuse treatment plan that fits you is important. You’ve probably heard many success stories about different options. There are differen...
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There they are. Those three words that you’ve heard so much about but haven’t quite read up on. The 12 Step Program. What are the 12 steps? They are n...
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Drug and alcohol treatment is necessary for getting sober and staying clean. It's no secret that many Americans struggle with addiction. You can see t...
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Chronic Substance Abuse-What Is The Solution? Substance abuse affects addicts and alcoholics physically, mentally, spirituall...
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Professional help from a drug treatment center can speed things along during recovery. The medications used in medication-assisted treatment manage wi...
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Opiates are prescribed legally in the United States by doctors and physicians–and because of their highly addictive properties and potential for abuse...
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Hitting Rock Bottom, Hope For Fatal Drug Abuse Addicts and alcoholics are categorized in the DSM-5 (diagnostic statistical manual of mental health di...
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Alcohol detox is one of the first steps to recovery. It makes it easier to manage a drug addiction, and also curbs cravings, so the recovery process b...
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What is fentanyl? This seems like a burning question in America at the moment. It seems as if all news outlets often mention fentanyl when reporting...
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It’s scary, we understand. A huge transition is happening for you. Your body is experiencing opiate withdrawals. Your mental healt...
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Instead of silently watching a loved one struggle with addiction, stage an alcoholism or drug intervention. Addiction and drug use is prevalent in Ame...
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Not enough people seek alcohol or drug treatment for addictions. In 2012, 23.1 million Americans struggled with an addiction, but only a little over 2...
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Medical detoxification plays a massive role in the addiction industry, which rakes in about $35 billion a year. The detox process removes harmful toxi...
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Vivitrol is an opioid antagonist used in Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) to treat opioids, which are some of the most addictive drugs. The generic na...
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Vivitrol is an opioid antagonist used in treatments for opioid and alcohol addiction. The generic name of this drug is naltrexone. It is an opioid ant...
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There’s a drug epidemic running rampant through America, and many Americans learning how to stage an intervention, so they can fight addiction within ...
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Alcoholism and drug addiction doesn’t just impact the sufferer; it affects the whole family. Whether your child, spouse, or employee is suffering with...
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The 12 Step program originated from Alcoholics Anonymous although it has also been used in Narcotics Anonymous. It's also popular in support groups, l...
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Teen drug abuse is much more common than most parents would like to believe. As children reach teenage years, they become more likely to embark on a j...
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“A Vision for You” reminds us that the strength of AA lies within the camaraderie of the group. (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock) Recovering addicts and ...
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The Twelfth Tradition could be the key to a successful recovery. (inxti/Shutterstock) At the end of our series on the Twelve Traditions, we arrive ...
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We cannot fulfill the Twelfth Promise without accepting that the universe moves at the behest of forces much greater than ourselves. (PopTika/Shutters...
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Step Twelve brings the rest of the Twelve Steps together. (Dimitar Yalamov/Shutterstock) We now reach the final article in our series on the Twelve...
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Children have no trouble seeing the beauty of the holidays. We could learn a thing or two from them. (Kichigin/Shutterstock) It’s Thanksgiving, whi...
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For centuries, cultures across the world have used meditation for a number of purposes. Some practitioners seek enlightenment, while others simply wis...
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Percocet users suffer numerous side effects, but some of the worst occur once they stop using and enter withdrawal. Before we can facilitate long-term...
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Discussions of addiction in the military often bring to mind the Vietnam War. Many soldiers developed crippling addictions during this conflict, which...
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Ever feel like your mind isn’t your own? The Eleventh Promise might be able to help you with that. (Dean Drobot/Shutterstock) Recovery builds many ...
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The Eleventh Tradition is in many ways an extension of Tradition Ten, in the sense that both deal with anonymity. (Andreas Liem/Shutterstock) In th...
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Step Eleven suggests daily maintenance of our spiritual foundation. (Bjarne Henning Kvaale/Shutterstock) While Step Ten focuses largely on keeping ...
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In active addiction, we rarely needed an excuse to let loose and party. Certain occasions, however, allowed us to go out and tie one on without fear o...
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(Plateresca/Shutterstock) In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow published what would ultimately become his most well-known theory. This theory took ...
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Our day/night program is one of our most intensive levels of client care. By the time they enter day/night treatment, many clients have undergone deto...
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Those who suffer from substance use disorder often experience any number of cross-addictions. Many will find themselves addicted to multiple substance...
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Clients who begin their recovery in treatment gain many vital tools, but they also face a major transition period upon discharge. After several weeks ...
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Many balk at the term substance “abuse,” but in many cases it applies in a very specific manner. Numerous addictive substances, such as prescription m...
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When discussing our program with potential clients, some of our services require a bit of explaining. For instance, Amethyst clients at all three leve...
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With nearly fourteen years of clean time under his belt, Russell Brand understands recovery quite well. He speaks on it often, offering revolutionary ...
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Our brain chemistry plays a major role in the development of addiction, so it stands to reason that it should play a role in recovery as well. A prima...
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On the morning of October 2, musician Tom Petty was found unconscious in his Malibu home. Suffering full cardiac arrest, he was transported to UCLA Me...
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Like many of today’s street drugs, methamphetamine started out as a strictly medicinal substance. First used in decongestants and inhalers, medical pr...
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No definition will change the fact that people are suffering. (napocska/Shutterstock) Every once in a while, we witness heated debates on social me...
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In good time, the Twelve Promises should relieve us of our fears. (Benoit Daoust/Shutterstock) If you’ve been reading the other articles in this se...
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The Tenth Tradition suggests that AA and NA avoid becoming involved in controversial issues. (nito/Shutterstock) Many of the Twelve Traditions requ...
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Step Ten is not a one-off endeavor, but rather a daily practice. (nito/Shutterstock) Up to this point, the Twelve Steps focused on teaching us the ...
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Addiction often tears families apart. “The Family Afterward” focuses on what happens when it’s time to start putting the pieces back together. (Robert...
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A common misconception about addiction recovery is that once a person gets clean, they’re fully recovered. But it would be far more truthful to think ...
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Concept VIII pertains to the manner in which responsibilities are delegated in AA. Believe it or not, this may actually apply to our personal recovery...
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“How rare and wonderful is that flash of a moment when we realize we have discovered a friend.” —William E. Rothschild We’re going to be using a...
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Character defects come up a lot in recovery conversation. Upon recognizing drugs and alcohol as mere symptoms of a greater affliction, we begin workin...
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Dealing with a loved one’s drug addiction is never easy. When that person is your parent, it is even more difficult to acknowledge and accept. Many ch...
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The Ninth Tradition is vital to the maintenance of the groups. But it teaches us a lot about our personal recovery as well. (YEGENLER/Shutterstock) ...
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The Ninth Promise is the point at which we begin to overcome our largely negative outlook on life. (alphaspirit/Shutterstock) For some time now, we...
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Heroin addiction has reached epidemic proportions. Its widespread availability and increased use has created a major global health crisis. A report by...
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Step Nine helps to remove our distorted thinking by teaching us to look more objectively at the past and making amends for our wrongs. (Cbenjasuwan/Sh...
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“To Wives” was written for wives trying to support their alcoholic husbands in recovery. Truthfully, however, it applies to most family members. (Shme...
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Overdose Awareness Day 2017 serves an important purpose. Today’s overdose rates are climbing at an unbelievable pace. Some try to explain it, noti...
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Substance abuse has become a global health crisis and major epidemic, to say the least. It affects anyone from any demographic, age, geographical loca...
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Society has struggled with substance abuse, addiction and its consequences throughout history. Despite the fact that opioid addiction has reached cris...
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Some of us think of ourselves as kings, and everybody else as pawns. The Eighth Promise teaches us to set this type of narcissism aside. (Gutzemberg/S...
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Relapse can put our recovery into gear—as long as we’re willing to learn from it. (EtiAmmos/Shutterstock) Many recovering addicts and alcoholics vi...
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How long can we afford to wait before turning our thoughts and intentions into action? (Min Chiu/Shutterstock) In its fifth chapter (“How It Works”...
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“Working With Others” outlines the principles that turned a ragtag group of alcoholics into a full-blown community. (PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek/Shutter...
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The Four Agreements are not separate principles, but rather individual pieces of a greater whole. (Billion Photos/Shutterstock) While we educate ou...
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Change is a gradual process. (Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock) Nobody can force an addict or alcoholic into recovery. The family might serve up ultima...
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Think of Step Eight as the opening break in a billiards game. If we hit it just right, many others will be affected. This step is about more than just...
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Even those not intimately familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) probably know something about the 12 Steps. These simple...
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Here on the edge of America, countless addicts and alcoholics are struggling for their lives. (Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock) Many clients who e...
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The Lord’s Prayer seems inherently religious, but can we interpret it from another viewpoint? (file404/Shutterstock) At the end of most AA meetings...
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Your therapist isn’t just there to observe you. Successful therapy relies on connection. (Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock) Amethyst Recovery offers t...
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Our facility is spacious enough to ensure that clients do not feel claustrophobic while dealing with their detoxification symptoms. Amethyst Recove...
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(kwest/Shutterstock) One of the hardest steps for any alcoholic or addict to take is asking for help and acknowledging that they have an alcohol an...
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When it comes to addiction treatment, different people respond to different methods. What works for one addict may not be as effective for another. Th...
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Steve-O, famous from MTV’s Jackass show , is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. He has been sober for well over nine years. He is also a role mod...
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Many fall prey to the tight grasp of drugs. People from all walks of life are victimized by drug addiction, which affects both the user and his family...
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If you are single and in recovery, it can get pretty lonely. No matter how long you have been in recovery, it is perfectly natural to want closeness f...
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Concept VII depends largely upon cooperation. (Gajus/Shutterstock) Now that we have crossed the halfway point in our series on the Twelve Concepts,...
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Upon fulfilling the Seventh Promise, you can overcome the selfie-obsessed culture in which we currently live. (Eugenio Marongiu/Shutterstock) The Sev...
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It's no secret that prescription drug abuse can lead to heroin addiction. But it most likely does not happen in a cut and dry manner. It starts with d...
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For many Hollywood actors, getting out of the roles they have been stereotyped in is a challenge. How many times can an actor play the boy next door? ...
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There are a lot of competing perspectives on marijuana and whether it is truly addictive. So is it? A drug is considered addictive if it makes you dep...
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Addiction is a very devastating disease that can destroy lives of many people. If you have an addicted partner, you may feel conflicted. It is only na...
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Miley Cyrus’s battle with addiction has been highly publicized over the past couple of years. In 2015, Miley Cyrus was photographed in a recording stu...
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The proponents of safe injection sites feel that the sites are a welcome addition to the fight against addiction. Specifically, they believe that they...
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Addictions manifest mostly as a need to fill a void or even as a coping mechanism. It is important for recovering addicts to find a way to deal with t...
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When a person experiences sexual abuse in any form and at any time in their life, it causes many problems. A traumatic experience such as this is undo...
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What your primary care physician doesn’t know about addiction could be extremely detrimental to an addict’s health and well being. When it comes to kn...
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Getting sober is hard. Maintaining sobriety is even harder. Your life goes through changes whether you spent time in a sober living house for treatmen...
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Have you found out that a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol? Have you confronted them about their addiction? Perhaps they have refused treatme...
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Don't mess with Molly. It can hurt you bad or even kill you. Molly is what many people on the streets or in the club scene call MDMA in its pure powde...
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All addictive drugs are different chemically and produce different effects. However, all drugs are same in one major way: they take control of the bra...
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It's no secret that the drug epidemic in America is rising, most notably in the form of heroin use. Heroin has been an addictive drug for a long time,...
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It is common knowledge that addiction is a tough thing to overcome. It does not matter what the substance or behavior is. Stopping any behavior cold t...
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Substance abuse is one of the most prominent problems in this country today. It does not only affect the addict themselves. In reality, it is the enti...
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College is an exciting time for most students. It’s full of new beginnings and plans for a future. It is also a time for new discoveries. College stud...
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We’re all in this together. Socializing at meetings enables us to become part of a team. (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock) Socializing becomes rather dif...
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Did any of you have an “Aha!” moment in your recovery from addiction? I know my son Sam did, and I understand many other addicts do as well....
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Beating an addiction is certainly not an easy thing to do. You have probably heard the saying “Time heals all wounds.” This is definitely true for man...
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Fellowship is a complicated idea. There are many colors, many shades to it. But a look at the following seven should help you to succeed in building a...
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When people first join Alcoholics Anonymous, they may raise their eyebrows at some of the common AA slogans. These slogans often sound cheesy, especia...
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Breaking anonymity isn’t always the best idea, but there are a few benefits to casting away our shroud of secrecy. (elwynn/Shutterstock) People in ...
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Methadone treatment is becoming more common across the globe. (Nicola Bertolini/Shutterstock) People typically argue on the subject of medication-a...
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Even beautiful surroundings like those of Palm Beach County cannot curtail the misery of the heroin epidemic. (Jon Bilous/Shutterstock) These days,...
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Alcohol withdrawal can have fatal consequences. (Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock) When substance abusers first enter addiction treatment, their entry ...
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Life sometimes feels like a series of major decisions. How do we avoid making the wrong ones? (Stocksnapper/Shutterstock) In a recent episode of po...
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Biofeedback uses advanced technology to give us greater control over cognitive function. (Sergey Kohl/Shutterstock) If you’ve ever seen certain mov...
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Imagine that each of these people has an important decision to make regarding a current employee. If that employee struggles with addiction, “To Emplo...
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Entering treatment can be frightening. We feel we must announce the news to those we love, yet may resent the burden of telling them. (wk1003mike/Shut...
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Without open-mindedness, we cannot expect to make much growth in recovery. (marekuliasz/Shutterstock) Many members of AA and NA define the three pr...
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This is what most people picture when they think of gender equality. But there’s actually much more to it than that. (ChristianChan/Shutterstock) G...
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We need a sponsor to whom we can relate, or else we may never achieve sobriety. (loreanto/Shutterstock) When we enter recovery through AA or NA, ev...
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No matter what we’ve done in the past, we must move forward with one foot in front of the other. (connel/Shutterstock) One of the hardest things to...
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Growing up with a substance abusing parent can be very upsetting. Many adult children of alcoholics and addicts still struggle with these memories lat...
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Many people who experience abstinence violation effect are people who spend far too much time thinking about how long they have been sober instead of ...
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There’s no telling when a soundly-written prescription may lead to benzo addiction. (megaflopp/Shutterstock) We talk pretty frequently about the ri...
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We can find a great deal of serenity by simply invoking our six senses on a daily basis. (Luisma Tapia/Shutterstock) Addiction sometimes feels like...
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The holidays are a time for caring about others. (Lucky Business/Shutterstock) At this time of year, treatment centers such as Amethyst Recovery of...
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When first entering recovery, many of us find ourselves with a few doubts and reservations. We fear that it might become harder to make friends once w...
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Amethyst Recovery focuses on the treatment of drugs and alcohol. Nonetheless, we like to occasionally cover certain forms of behavioral addiction in o...
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We experience a wide range of emotions in recovery. Fortunately, we have some control over whether they get the best of us. (lassedesignen/Shutterstoc...
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When we first start drinking or abusing drugs, it might take some time before we see any real consequences. Many of us begin with simple experimentati...
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Personalized medicine may be the answer to our problems, but we should know what we’re being offered. (funnyangel/Shutterstock) The Human Genome Pr...
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Commonly known as spice or K2, many drug users enjoy synthetic marijuana for its ease of accessibility and general legality. Many might be aware that ...
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One of these beers is non-alcoholic. Can you tell which one? (Natalya Okorokova/Shutterstock) Alcoholics in recovery may agree on the necessity of ...
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Adderall is a prescription drug. Anyone using it without doctor approval should take a look at their reasoning for doing so. (GREAT ARTIST/Shutterstoc...
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When we refer to alcoholism and addiction as a “disease,” some people misinterpret this as an excuse for our behaviors. They believe the implication t...
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Alongside our monthly series on the Twelve Steps, we make it a point to cover each of the Twelve Traditions as well. While the Twelve Steps pertain to...
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If we asked you to list five common emotions, which ones would you name? Happiness would certainly be one of them, so we’ll scratch that one right off...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often seems to go hand-in-hand with addiction. This is especially true of addicts in the military, but PTSD is n...
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Do you allow a loved one such as a child or spouse to act recklessly without consequence? Are there times at which you experience difficulty expressin...
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Addicts and alcoholics share many things in common, but among the most troubling is our penchant for twisted logic. Any outside observer can tell that...
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It’s never easy to watch addiction or alcoholism take a life on the public stage. Celebrities such as Amy Winehouse and Heath Ledger pass away due to ...
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Peer pressure is something they tell you about early on in life. Many of us first hear about it from DARE officers in school. We see PSAs on televisio...
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There’s no shortage of people on this earth who suffer from a dangerously inflated sense of ego. Sometimes our ego tells us that we are better than ot...
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Most people know college as a time for experimentation. This is when you drink, try out a few drugs, and maybe even test out your sexual preferences. ...
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People like to say that confidence is the greatest quality. If you simply believe in yourself, you’ll soon find yourself acing every job interview. Yo...
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The great and beautiful state of Minnesota currently finds itself in the midst of an addiction crisis. (sevenMaps7/Shutterstock) When we discuss th...
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Many say that the first month of sobriety is the hardest. Others say that things get easier after the first ninety days. Then, there are those who say...
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Complacency keeps us from ever moving forward and building a better life. (Viacheslav Nikolaenko/Shutterstock) If you suffer from addiction or alco...
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Most people can tell when we’re feeling weak. Keeping our vulnerability hidden will only prolong the healing process. (Kichigin/Shutterstock) Nobod...
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Emotional abuse often causes us to feel completely alone. (Oleg Golovnev/Shutterstock) Both addicts and codependents often find a need to do some s...
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A sober companion is supposed to be someone who helps us through the worst of times. But there may be some issues lurking in the shadows. Should you a...
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The first time somebody suggests that we may have a problem with drugs or alcohol, we tend to get angry. We don’t like the suggestion that we might no...
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Lots of people use affirmations, but do they really work? (marekuliasz/Shutterstock) Many addicts and alcoholics suffer from chronic low self-estee...
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An overwhelming percentage of Congress gather together this month to pass a wonderful anti-addiction bill. (Drop of Light/Shutterstock) Not too lon...
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Families can be, and often are, reunited after addiction. But it takes some time and a lot of work to rebuild the trust. (Monkey Business Images/Shutt...
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We’ve seen similar pictures where the bottle was replaced by a needle. So how do drugs and alcohol compare? (Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock) We often...
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Numerous addicts have questions about Suboxone. Hopefully these experiences will help shed some light. (a katz/Shutterstock) Many recovering opiate...
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We may feel like we’re at wit’s end, but that doesn’t mean we have to jump. (KieferPix/Shutterstock) Most people acknowledge the fact that addictio...
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We won’t bother including “don’t drink or use drugs.” If you’re reading an article on staying sober, you’ve likely figured that one out for yourself. ...
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Right now, there are thousands of addicts serving life sentences for non-violent crimes. This is not justice. (luxorphoto/Shutterstock) When we pic...
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If we embrace the Seventh Tradition in our own lives, we will be responsible with our finances. No longer must we gamble or beg in order to get what w...
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When we begin Step Seven, we may find ourselves looking backward to see how much we have grown since our journey began. (Steve Lovegrove/Shutterstock)...
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Medical professionals may have discovered an effective method of overdose prevention. (Andresr/Shutterstock) Not too long ago, we talked about the ...
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Whenever a celebrity dies of a heroin overdose, their passing is met by a dual response of sympathy and ignorance. There are those who are sad that th...
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With so many affected by addiction in America, there is no telling who among a crowd might currently be suffering. (beeboys/Shutterstock) We talk a...
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Fentanyl is dangerous when used recreationally. But how long does it actually affect us? (designer491/Shutterstock) Like many opiates, fentanyl use...
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Many children are delighted when a parent gets home from work. Some of us were not. (Photographee.eu/Shutterstock) TRIGGER WARNING: As you may have...
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We should all embrace the need to stand up for ourselves when necessary. There are many different types of addicts and alcoholics. Many outsiders pic...
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In many ways, “How It Works” is about searching through the inner workings of our own mind and spirit. (Maksim Kabakou/Shutterstock) There are few ...
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An executive order may look to us like just a pile of papers, but they can actually be quite important. (Nirat.pix/Shutterstock) A while back, we w...
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We were all told when Prince died. Many of us missed, however, the signs of further problems to come. (Lenscap Photography/Shutterstock) The death ...
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It’s hard to use the words “dark side” without going there at least once or twice. (Stefano Buttafoco/Shutterstock) On the face of things, it may s...
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We are not always in control. And this is not necessarily a bad thing. (Pigprox/Shutterstock) We’ve finally reached the halfway point in this serie...
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It can be easy to embrace denial when we are feeding our addiction, but we must break through this is we wish to remain sober. (Tharakorn/Shutterstock...
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We have addressed the problem of doctors writing too many prescriptions for opioid medications. But what about benzos? (emilie zhang/Shutterstock) ...
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Simply telling ourselves that we’re going to do it will not be enough. (MyImages – Micha/Shutterstock) If you poke around a bit on the internet, yo...
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Self-pity will not get us very far. The Sixth Promise can help. (pathdoc/Shutterstock) Each month, we have been updating our series on fulfilling t...
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When we abuse drugs and alcohol, we are shortening our life expectancy by potentially untold amounts. (Lightspring/Shutterstock) It’s no secret tha...
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The Sixth Tradition suggests that we must keep AA groups segregated from outside institutions. (v2e/Shutterstock) It’s June, and we’ve already cove...
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Teamwork is highly important to recovery. (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock) Last night, basketball fans were treated to Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Finals. Pr...
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Not everyone might realize just how important the difference between short-term and long-term treatment can be. (faithie/Shutterstock) Depending on...
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Step Six is a lifelong journey, but that does not mean we will be entirely unsuccessful. We must do the best that we can. (cigdem/Shutterstock) It’...
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This is the primary guiding principle of Concept V. (Jacek Dudzinski/Shutterstock) While doing our series on the Twelve Concepts for World Service,...
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This struck us as a rather important topic to cover on Memorial Day. (Africa Studio/Shutterstock) Today, America celebrated Memorial Day. Families ...
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Many of us imagine the spiritual experience as being something entirely otherworldly, but this is not necessarily the case. (Andrey VP/Shutterstock) ...
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There is a reason we use a butterfly as our logo. (unverdorben jr/Shutterstock) Those who are self-employed or who work in certain fields may be fa...
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The target audience for “We Agnostics” is relatively easy to define. (aga7ta/Shutterstock) Groups such as AA and NA have many detractors, people wh...
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We must learn that the scale is never too unbalanced to make a difference. (vetre/Shutterstock) Our past articles on the Twelve Promises have not r...
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Our medical team, as well as the rest of our staff, can offer Amethyst patients great benefits. (lenetstan/Shutterstock) Many of our previous artic...
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Social skills help us to develop relationships with other people who will help us remain sober through love and mutual support. (Syda Productions/Shut...
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Treatment is the perfect place to leave you unhealthy habits behind and develop new ones. (Trueffelpix/Shutterstock) Of the many things addicts and...
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The Fifth Tradition is vital to our recovery, as it gives us a singleness of purpose when dealing with other addicts and alcoholics. (Valdas Jarutis/S...
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Self-medicating through the use of illegal drugs can be a highly dangerous proposition. (Diego Cervo/Shutterstock) Everyone is guilty of self-medic...
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Many families have found themselves fractured by the pain of addiction. (Joanna Dorota/Shutterstock) We’ve talked before about the notion of addict...
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At Amethyst Recovery, we understand that many patients feel a need to climb the steps to re-achieve their former career goals. (ra2studio/Shutterstock...
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Personal development is the primary goal of life skills training. (Tashatuvango/Shutterstock) “No life skills.” This is a common insult you may occ...
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The Treasure Coast is one of the most beautiful places to enter addiction recovery. (Amethyst Recovery) Amethyst Recovery offers a fair number of a...
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The JCAHO seal of approval is what tells treatment centers such as Amethyst that we are safe to continue running our operations as they are. (argus/Sh...
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It may start as one person taking a couple of extra pills, but it may eventually evolve into something much worse. (eldar nurkovic/Shutterstock) Wh...
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It’s easy to identify scam artists if you just put the pieces together. (Gustavo Frazao/Shutterstock) Something interesting happened on our website...
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A future of drug abuse is a grim future indeed. (Evlakhov Valeriy/Shutterstock) There’s a 1997 anti-drug commercial starring Rachel Leigh Cook that...
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Step Five is a major point of transition between early recovery and true understanding of the principles that help us to remain sober. (Steve Lovegrov...
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Pointing fingers is easy. It’s forgiveness that can get tricky sometimes. (pathdoc/Shutterstock) Forgiveness doesn’t always come easily. The strugg...
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Many who suffer from gambling addiction are quite familiar with this sight. (nazarovsergey/Shutterstock) Amethyst Recovery specializes in drug and ...
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Rising rates of heroin addiction and overdose death may spur legislators to make some much needed changes. (EsHanPhot/Shutterstock) Our recent arti...
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More than any other chapter in the Big Book, “More About Alcoholism” examines the manner in which alcoholics become chained to their disease. (Peerayo...
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At Amethyst Recovery, we endeavor to meet with our patients and determine the best form of personalized care for every specific person’s needs. (Syda ...
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We all must work together, or the fellowship is lost. (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock) On page 17 of Alcoholics Anonymous, diversity receives an importa...
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Everyone needs a support network of friends and family in order to stay sober. The bigger, the better. (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock) At Amethyst Reco...
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Young people in recovery often feel isolated. It is our job at Amethyst to help them through the unique struggles they will face. (Peerayot/Shuttersto...
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No matter what they do, it’s hard for some parents to see their kids as anything but children. (altanaka/Shutterstock) Addiction takes time. It tak...
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Those who smoke cannabis may think they are engaging in harmless fun. In many cases, they are wrong. (Pe3k/Shutterstock) It may sound strange to so...
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It was actually a fake SNL ad that recently brought the spread of opioid addiction to the forefront of popular discussion. (Leonard Zhukovsky/Shutters...
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Putting addicts behind bars will do little to solve the underlying issues. There needs to be a push for treatment instead of prison. (sakhorn/Shutters...
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Monitoring those in recovery through drug tests and other means can be very beneficial to the addicts themselves. (one photo/Shutterstock) Addictio...
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Medical professionals generally administer Narcan through injection. (Mr.Nikon/Shutterstock) Amethyst Recovery has been offering Vivitrol treatment...
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Fentanyl creates generous profits for black market dealers, but it leaves danger in its wake. (designer491/Shutterstock) Like many treatment center...
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Through our experiences in the fellowship, we may finally learn to know peace. (Dragon Images/Shutterstock) Last month, we noted in our article on ...
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The rights of every AA member should be cultivated with every bit as much care as one might offer a budding plant. (Sunny studio/Shutterstock) When...
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The Fourth Tradition is one of the foundations of group maintenance, relating in many ways to the Twelve Concepts for World Service. (Phototribe/Shutt...
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Step Four begins an important new chapter of our recovery, so pay close attention. (igor.stevanovic/Shutterstock) Now that we have entered the mont...
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Those with humility are generally somewhat grounded. (CHOATphotographer/Shutterstock) Humility is the most important of the Seven Heavenly Virtues,...
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We’ll all get where we’re going eventually. Just don’t sweat it too much and learn to take things one step at a time. (Lightspring/Shutterstock) Th...
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No matter how much we may want more out of life, there are those who would give anything for just a handful of rice. (Suzanne Tucker/Shutterstock) ...
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At the end of the day, being nice to people just isn’t that difficult. (Photographee.eu/Shutterstock) Even if you had only just heard of the Seven ...
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Chastity is not always of a sexual nature. Many associate it with innocence and purity of all types. (Chernikovy Sisters/Shutterstock) It was menti...
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By Alexa Hope Shelmet and Laurie Kesaris This is a story about learning to live life one day at a time. Like many addiction stories, Alexa’s b...
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Trying to distinguish right from wrong can be quite frustrating at times, but it is a necessary skill for those who wish to remain sober. (avemario/Sh...
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Superheroes such as Batman and Superman are often fairly strong examples of diligence. (cjmacer/Shutterstock) This is the first true installment of...
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Even if you do not believe that men and women will one day find themselves at the pearly gates, the Seven Heavenly Virtues can still bring a lot of li...
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This is the season when new life begins to sprout. (odd-add/Shutterstock) Spring arrived this past weekend, and it’s a good time for recovering add...
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Mental obsession will be the death of us, especially if we allow it to take us over entirely. (Hyena Reality/Shutterstock) Today’s article is a lit...
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Thanks to the actions of some Florida treatment centers, this is how many have come to see the leaders of the rehabilitation industry. (aastock/Shutte...
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We aren’t talking about legal culpability, although that could certainly influence your emotions as well. (Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock) Not long a...
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The moment of silence at the beginning of every meeting belongs to you. In that spirit, you should be sure to make the most of it. (frankie’s/Shutters...
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Many support groups begin their meetings with the Serenity Prayer. But how often do we really listen to the words? (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstoc...
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Much like one particularly famous preamble, the AA Preamble is essentially a mission statement. (David Smart/Shutterstock) Every meeting of Alcohol...
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Fear is not age-specific. All newcomers may be nervous about attending their first recovery meeting. (Burlingham/Shutterstock) Each and every one o...
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Responsibility can feel overwhelming at times, but we must find a way to overcome our doubts and power through them. (Robert Przybysz/Shutterstock) ...
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We in recovery begin as isolated individuals, but we have a unique way of coming together in sobriety. (Rido/Shutterstock) Fellowship is an issue t...
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“There Is a Solution” will teach you how to put together a few puzzle pieces that we’ve been giving you in our articles for quite some time. (PureSolu...
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Through the Third Promise, the serenity we gain from looking at a pretty picture may be understood through the sheer joy of living. (fotohunter/Shutte...
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According to Concept III, we in AA must trust others rather than simply walk all over them. (alphaspirit/Shutterstock) Since we waited until a litt...
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The Third Tradition is one of the absolute backbones of programs such as AA. (chrisdorney/Shutterstock) Being the third month of the year, we’re fo...
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There is a notable progression from the first two steps to Step Three, and all are notably linked to one another. (docstockmedia/Shutterstock) It i...
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Once we become willing to open the door to our past, we may find that reality beyond the doorway was never as unpleasant as we had believed. (Kutlayev...
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Concept II is all about delegation, although for these purposes it works a bit differently than the democratic system to which we are accustomed. (Ale...
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It is hard to imagine that anything could be promised to us in recovery, but the Twelve Promises have grown to become an important part of AA to many ...
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When AA first started, no one knew how vast it would become. As it grew, a system for world service soon became necessary. (Aphelleon/Shutterstock) ...
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Above all else, faith is the absence of doubt. (Olivier Le Moal/Shutterstock) We have covered all three stages of the Alpha Series, beginning with ...
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Think of relational empowerment as the point at which our hearts and minds become one with those of another human being. In this particular case, this...
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Without a sense of identity, we have no reason to remain sober. (rangizzz/Shutterstock) The second part of our new counseling approach, the Alpha S...
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The Bible contains quite a few stories and teachings that may help us learn more about ourselves. (I. Grasbergs/Shutterstock) We recently announced...
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Bill W. was not the first or last person to assume that a professional lifestyle made it okay to stay perpetually drunk. (Stokkete/Shutterstock) Th...
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Pride may cause us to feel like we are superheroes, but closer inspection reveals that there is little underneath. (rangizzz/Shutterstock) If you h...
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Sex addiction is a lot like drug addiction in a number of ways. (Leszek Glasner/Shutterstock) We recently covered lust in our series on the Seven D...
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Obviously, lust has its enjoyable moments. But that doesn’t necessarily make it good for you. (Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock) We have now reached th...
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This and the banner image will make a lot more sense in a second. (JKirkconnell/Shutterstock) If you saw the recently released Deadpool, you are al...
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This image of greed isn’t just characterized by his desire, but also his fear of losing everything he wants. (studiostoks/Shutterstock) So far, our...
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Gluttony involves a lack of self-control, sometimes causing people to eat more like wild animals than civilized humans. (Anton Watman/Shutterstock) ...
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The sort of sloth we’re talking about isn’t nearly this adorable. (Vilainecrevette/Shutterstock) This is the second installment in our series on th...
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We must be cautious before acting on our jealous suspicions. (Tashatuvango/Shutterstock) Jealousy is a common human experience, something to which ...
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It’s a lot easier to envy people than it is to work toward acquiring the things they have that we want. (studiostoks/Shutterstock) We recently anno...
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Think of the Seven Deadly Sins as seven different pathways, none of which leads to sobriety. (RTimages/Shutterstock) Many are familiar with the con...
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The Flash is a well-known superhero. As for how he factors into this article, you’ll just have to continue reading to find out. (dean bertoncelj/Shutt...
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It takes a long time for a young tree to grow into something big and strong. Through the Second Tradition, your AA or NA group can grow in similar fas...
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Step Two is the beginning of your spiritual remedy. (B Calkins/Shutterstock) Last month, we revealed the start of a new feature in which we are to ...
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The life of a superhero is a cold and lonely one. You shouldn’t wish to emulate it, even if you could. (Malchev/Shutterstock) For those who enjoy s...
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“The Doctor’s Opinion” is an important part of the Big Book, as it details a physician’s view of alcoholism and recovery. (Minerva Studio/Shutterstock...
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Hangovers will leave you feeling sick as a dog. You’re better off without them. (Javier Brosch/Shutterstock) One of the worst parts of getting drun...
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Patience is little more than the willingness to accept the passage of time. (sergign/Shutterstock) Waiting can be difficult. Everyone finds themsel...
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It isn’t easy to cope with loss, but it’s something that everyone will have to do at some point in their recovery. (igor.stevanovic/Shutterstock) W...
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This lifestyle isn’t worth the dangers it poses. (DJTaylor/Shutterstock) We talk a lot about alcoholism and drug addiction, but there are inevitabl...
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If you’re the type to throw a temper tantrum whenever someone asks you to fulfill your obligations, then this article is probably for you. (Brian A. J...
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Our emotional disturbances may take the form of sadness or even manic happiness, depending upon the trigger that has sparked us to extremes. (ArtFamil...
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Your routine begins as soon as you get up in the morning, and is comprised of at least three components. (gpointstudio/Shutterstock) Addicts and al...
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We can be in one of the most beautiful places in the world, but some of us just won’t feel quite right if we’re there alone. And yet, this is what we ...
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You may not know the answer to this question when you first begin, but the following should help you figure it out. (Ivelin Radkov/Shutterstock) Th...
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HALT signals the beginning of a chain reaction that just may lead to relapse if not dealt with in a most timely manner. (Brian A. Jackson/Shutterstock...
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Our resentments often hurt us more than they hurt others. (www.BillionPhotos.com/Shutterstock) There is a quote about resentments which gets bandie...
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It’s hard to argue with a maxim such as this one. (chattanongzen/Shutterstock) Over the years, those of us who have struggled with alcoholism and a...
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We all have doubts and reservations, but we must learn to overcome them if we wish to stay sober. (Minerva Studio/Shutterstock) Even when we know t...
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These guys know a bit about addiction, so it couldn’t hurt to heed their wisdom. (Everett Collection/Shutterstock) There is a famous Rolling Stones...
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This equation seems incorrect, but it represents the meaning of the First Tradition nicely. In short, attempting to do things on our own will ensure t...
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Step One, when done right, is the beginning of a new way of life. (B Calkins/Shutterstock) We are excited to reveal the start of a new feature this...
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You have the opportunity to fill these pages with whatever you wish. (moomsabuy/Shutterstock) We’re a couple of days into 2016, and it’s hopefully ...
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Happy New Year, from Amethyst Recovery! (maximmmum/Shutterstock) It’s New Year’s Eve, a day which has become symbolic as a time for putting the pas...
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Relapse is difficult for the entire family, and they will need to lean on each other for support. (Ruslan Guzov/Shutterstock) We’ve previously writ...
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This is essentially what we look like to everyone else when performing extreme displays of stubbornness. (CebotariN/Shutterstock) We have all had b...
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Eating disorders of all kind revolve largely around unhealthy obsession with weight, size, and what we do (or don’t do) to maintain them. (www.Billion...
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If you found yourself feeling a bit down this Christmas, you may want to take a closer look at what’s going on. (Image Point Fr/Shutterstock) This ...
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Kung Fu Panda actually contains one of the better maxims regarding willingness and acceptance that we’ve ever heard. Keep reading for more. (s_bukley/...
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In celebration of the new Star Wars film, we’d like to discuss one of the most important lessons that the films have to teach us. (TeeRoar/Shutterstoc...
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(Melkor3D/Shutterstock) Remember the sci-fi movie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers? You know, the one in which aliens took over, one by one, the hum...
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The world is full of things for which we may be thankful, including nature itself. We must simply learn to see it. (TL_Studio/Shutterstock) The hol...
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Many think that crack addiction is relegated to the lower classes, but this is not true. Many professionals use it. Some even break it down using lemo...
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Addicts and alcoholics deserve a form of treatment that accounts for their specific circumstances. Members of the LGBT community are no exception. (Ni...
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It doesn’t seem as if self-indulgence should be a part of recovery, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to something nice every now and the...
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Alcoholics will almost always reach rock bottom after reaching the bottom of the bottle. Rarely does it happen during our dry periods. (Morrison/Shutt...
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We can help others reach the highest heights, if we only take the time to reach out every once in a while. (Tom Wang/Shutterstock) “Do you see how ...
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We all have a few screws loose. It’s nothing to feel ashamed about, as long as we’re willing to do whatever’s necessary to repair our characters and b...
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Even before the child is born, all mothers are hopeful that their child will have a life worth living. (brickrena/Shutterstock) Every once in a whi...
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The human mind is a complicated yet beautiful construct. If we can tap into its more creative side, we will find endless possibilities for ways to liv...
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Addiction is rather unique from what we generally consider to be a “disease,” but many of the basic elements are still there. (Lightspring/Shutterstoc...
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Meet E.M. Jellinek, the man who conceived our current understanding of the moral and physical decline of alcoholism. (Current Biography, 1947) Addi...
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We all know Michael Phelps as a gold medalist. But over the years, he’s made headlines for a few less prestigious reasons as well. (Mitch Gunn/Shutter...
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When we were in our addictions, the days of the year all blended together. We are fortunate in that this is no longer the case. (Brian A. Jackson/Shut...
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Our attachment styles tell us a lot about our relationships and why we might feel uncomfortable in them, even when things are going well. (Antonio Gui...
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When you enter addiction recovery, you are investing your time in an important decision. Understanding your full continuum of care allows you to appre...
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Dating in recovery can be a wholesome experience, but you have to tread the waters carefully. (Image via LifeBuzz) People have some widely differin...
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Equine therapy offers patients a fun and unique way of getting to know more about themselves. (Gary Howe/The New York Times) Animals can be therape...
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It has been almost eight years since Heath Ledger passed away due to prescription drug overdose. Looking back on his untimely passing, what can we lea...
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This young man was clearly without his inhibitions when he decided that tattoo would be a good idea. (Felix Renaud/Dreamstime) It is no major secre...
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The addict may sometimes feel as if they are barely hanging on. Without a proper relapse prevention strategy in place, it will be all too easy to let ...
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One of the major issues that we have discussed at great length in some of our recent articles is the need for more people to understand the nature of ...
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Robin Williams is not covered extensively in this article. But before his passing, he was one of the most prominent sober celebrities alive, having fo...
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The simplest form of music therapy involves simply listening to music, but music therapy can be interactive as well. (Kaitlyn Schwers/Drury University...
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The Scarborough Maine Police Department has taken on the addiction problem in their area, and the results are looking quite promising so far. (Scarbor...
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We were looking to begin this article with a picture of someplace beautiful, somewhere a person might go to seek a geographical cure. It is by sheer c...
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Here at Amethyst, we pride ourselves on intimate and individualized treatment. As such, we’d like to explore the aspects of smaller treatment faciliti...
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It’s hard to see just how many people’s lives are affected by addiction when experiencing it up close. A wide array of addiction statistics must be as...
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When we reach acceptance of our situation, we can begin to open up honest communications with those we love and stop trying to hide our emotions behin...
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Those of us who suffer from depression will, on occasion, need a literal shoulder to cry on. We cannot go it alone. (Depositphotos) We are winding ...
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Our multi-part series on addiction and the five stages of grief continues with bargaining, the third stage. While the five stages do not necessarily o...
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There are healthy ways to express anger, but it takes a fair amount of understanding and self-awareness to realize just how unhealthy our general expr...
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Sometimes it feels as if a person in denial just won’t listen to reason. But we have to understand denial if we are to deal with it in a healthy manne...
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In the 1969 book On Death and Dying, Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross outlines five stages of grief that terminally ill patients must go throu...
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EMDR was devised as a way to treat PTSD, such as that experienced by many veterans. (ShutterStock) People have different reasons for becoming addic...
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A while back, we published an article entitled "Addiction as a Family Disease: Stories of Hope." In this article, we discussed the two-way relationshi...
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Our free referral service helps patients ensure they receive adequate care, regardless of financial circumstances. (Shutterstock) We recently publi...
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A picture taken for a treatment and education center in Melbourne in honor of their Overdose Awareness Day 2013 activities. (Stonetree/UnitingCare ReG...
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The UNITE to Face Addiction event will take place on October 4, with Advocacy Day on October 5. (Facing Addiction) October is almost upon us (just ...
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Ropes courses are among the popular forms of adventure therapy. (Allen Eyestone/Palm Beach Post) It is a commonly known fact that rehabilitation ce...
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Seated meditation stems from a practice in Zen Buddhism known as zazen. (Damien Bouchard/Fotolia) A while back, we explored the notion of walking m...
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We write a lot on this site about why treatment for alcohol and drug addiction is a necessity. Whether discussing addiction as a family disease or sim...
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It’s no secret that a nutritious diet is a vital component of healthy living. But while some may focus on the impact that nutrition has on the body, w...
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Ronda Rousey has been in the news quite a bit recently, due to an astounding victory over opponent Bethe Correia that allowed her to win the UFC 190 t...
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Robert Downey, Jr. played a functional alcoholic in the film Iron Man, after dealing with a far less functional form of addiction in real life. (GQ) ...
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Ketamine is originally meant for medical use, and is often administered by syringe. (Elise Worthington/ABC) Earlier this week, we posted an article...
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An Oklahoma State Trooper with about $40,000 worth of synthetic drugs, found and confiscated after a routine traffic stop. (KWTV) Drugs are enough ...
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To those who have lived and struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction, it should come as no surprise that addiction is generally considered to be a...
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“Will they be happy? Will they be healthy? Will I be good enough to give them the life they need? What if I can’t do it?” These are questions that pla...
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There are many differing stereotypes about addiction. Between the color of his skin and the paranoid way he’s peering through the blinds, this young m...
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Vivitrol is administered through injections, although there’s also an oral equivalent called ReVia. (Vivitrol.com) Some time back, we published a m...
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It's important to treat the addict, but the children often need help, too. (PixShark) “Please, please, please – don’t let her be drunk.” Those were...
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Legal issues are a common problem facing many of those who suffer from addiction. (Alamy) In our recent article regarding the tragic life of Amy Wi...
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Behind her sultry gaze lurks a troubled mind that many would have given anything to save. (Ross Kirton) They tried to make me go to rehab, but I sa...
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It is important to have a support network of people who can rely upon one another. (ImgBucket) Sobriety is tough. For some people it can almost be ...
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It doesn’t technically matter where you choose to try walking meditation, but somewhere enjoyable is naturally best. (thomasje/stock.xchng) Most pe...
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Co-occurring disorders are a huge problem, looming in the background of the addict’s substance abuse, not far from the surface. (Truthout.org/Flickr) ...
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If only the signs were this clear, things would be so much easier. (iShareImage) If you’re reading this, then it means one of two things. Either yo...
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Today started out with tears in my coffee. But unlike four or five years ago, this morning’s tears were happy, grateful ones. You see, a very sweet mo...
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This is the desired end goal, although it may not feel this great at first. (Recovery First) The word “detox” has become incredibly prevalent over ...
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It can be hard to have a friend or loved one who is struggling with addiction. You’re tired of being lied to, and questioning whether or not the perso...
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The cycle of addiction is one that’s all too often unbroken. However, with professional help, your loved one can not only get over his or her issues, ...
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So what does it mean to enable an addict? An enabler is someone who, in the case of an addict, does for the addict what the addict can and should be d...
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We all want the very best treatment for our addicted children, and many of us are willing to pay any amount of money to “fix” the problem. But a high ...
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It can take time to start working toward realistic goals, but it is possible to improve personal well-being and start seeing positive changes when you...
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It Can Literally Happen to Anyone! Heroin. Even the word is scary. But when you have seen those tell tale tracks on your son’s arm, that word become...
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It is important to understand how the impact, ramification, and costs of drug abuse has on the personal, familial, societal, financial and legal aspec...
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Hi Everyone - This is a message for all of you Moms and Dads out there who have just discovered that your son or daughter is an addict. I know - you...
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When you or a loved one is abusing a substance, it may be time to identify the root cause and start working toward realistic solutions.
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Medication Assisted Treatment for addicts, sometimes called MAT, consists of several different medications, the most common of which are Suboxone and ...
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The 12 step model is a set of principles or guiding mindsets designed to help a recovering addict navigate the road to being clean and sober.
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The effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy cannot be disputed, and it can be a major benefit if you think you may be struggling with a mental d...
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When displaying signs of alcohol abuse and dependency, it is important to take action quickly before it turns into an addiction.
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Whether choosing an addiction recovery center for yourself or a loved one, a Florida based facility may be your best solution. From Florida’s year rou...
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In order to do it right the first time, it’s critical that you consult and involve a professional addiction recovery specialist
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The Florida Model of rehabilitation has been in use by addiction treatment facilities and specialists since the mid-1980s. This model is instrumental ...
