The Florida Model of rehabilitation has been in use by addiction treatment facilities and specialists since the mid-1980s. This model is instrumental ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Our free referral service helps patients ensure they receive adequate care, regardless of financial circumstances. (Shutterstock) We recently publi...
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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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Table of Contents EMDR was devised as a way to treat PTSD, such as that experienced by many veterans. (ShutterStock) People ha...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The myth of the geographical cure is a particularly interesting one. It is not necessarily a myth that was passed down to us by anyone in particu...
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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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Table of Contents The simplest form of music therapy involves simply listening to music, but music therapy can be interactive as ...
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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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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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Table of Contents The addict may sometimes feel as if they are barely hanging on. Without a proper relapse prevention strategy in...
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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents When we were in our addictions, the days of the year all blended together. We ...
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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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Table of Contents Meet E.M. Jellinek, the man who conceived our current understanding of the mora...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Our last article was the first in a twelve-part series that will be published near the beginning of each month, each one dedicated to the promotio...
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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents You may not know the answer to this question when you first begin, but the fol...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents “The Doctor’s Opinion” is an important part of the Big Book, as it details a ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents Bill W. was not the first or last person to assume that a professional lifesty...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We have previously covered two chapters from Alcoholics Anonymous. After learning from “The Doctor’s Opinion” about the dual sensation of physical...
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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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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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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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Table of Contents Written by Amethyst Recovery Amethyst Recovery is a foremost 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Those with humility are generally somewhat grounded. (CHOATphotographer/Shutterstock) Humility is the most important of the Seven Heavenly Virtues,...
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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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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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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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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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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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Medical professionals generally administer Narcan through injection. (Mr.Nikon/Shutterstock) Amethyst Recovery has been offering Vivitrol treatment...
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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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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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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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It may sound strange to some people that treatment centers receive patients who are addicted to marijuana, but they most definitely exist. While many ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Many who suffer from gambling addiction are quite familiar with this sight. (nazarovsergey/Shutterstock) Amethyst Recovery specializes in drug and ...
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Table of Contents Pointing fingers is easy. It’s forgiveness that can get tricky sometimes. (path...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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’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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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’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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents Emotional abuse often causes us to feel completely alone. (Oleg Golovnev/Shutterstock) Both addicts and code...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents One of these beers is non-alcoholic. Can you tell which one? (Natalya Okorokova...
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Table of Contents Commonly known as spice or K2, many drug users enjoy synthetic marijuana for it...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Alcohol withdrawal can have fatal consequences. (Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock) When substance abusers first enter addiction treatment, their entry ...
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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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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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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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Table of Contents When people first join Alcoholics Anonymous, they may raise their eyebrows at s...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents (ChameleonsEye/Shutterstock)When a person experiences sexual abuse in any form and at any time in their life, i...
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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents For many Hollywood actors, getting out of the roles they have been stereotyped ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents Steve-O, famous from MTV’s Jackass show, is a recovering alcoholic and drug add...
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Table of Contents When it comes to addiction treatment, different people respond t...
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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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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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Amethyst Recovery offers two forms of therapy. In a day/night program, clients meet with their case load for group therapy on a daily basis. They al...
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At the end of most AA meetings, we join hands and recite the Lord’s Prayer. Some people find this appalling, feeling as if it forces us to accept a sp...
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Many clients who enter treatment seem very skeptical when they first come through the doors. For many, it seems easy to blame this on a general unwill...
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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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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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Nobody can force an addict or alcoholic into recovery. The family might serve up ultimatums, and a judge might require attendance at 12-step meetings....
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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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(Plateresca/Shutterstock) In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow published what would ultimately become his most well-known theory. This theory took ...
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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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Step Eleven suggests daily maintenance of our spiritual foundation. (Bjarne Henning Kvaale/Shutterstock) While Step Ten focuses largely on keeping ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents Instead of silently watching a loved one struggle with addiction, stage an alcoholism or drug intervention. Add...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Chronic Substance Abuse-What Is The Solution? Substance abuse affects addicts and alcoholics physically, mentally, spirituall...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 child...
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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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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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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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Patients who choose residential alcohol detox receive around-the-clock medical supervision and medication-assisted treatment. Different types of medic...
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms are common among those who stop taking this drug. Benzodiazepines are depressants that control the central nervous ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents Have you ever wondered how long does cocaine stay in your system...
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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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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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A Brief Look at Narcotics Anonymous Founded in 1953, this addiction recovery treatment program is similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. NA ...
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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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Table of Contents What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that's derived from opium or t...
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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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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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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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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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Author & Social Media Influencer Amanda Daniels Becomes Brand Ambassador for Amethyst Recovery and New England RAW PORT ST. LUCIE, Flor...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Table of Contents Written by Amethyst Recovery Amethyst Recovery is a foremost authority on add...
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Table of Contents Written by Amethyst Recovery Amethyst Recovery is a foremost authority on add...
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