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How Addiction Affects Families

The US is now realizing the extent of how addiction affects families, which is why treatment experts emphasize the need for treating the entire family. The strain of alcohol and drug abuse wrecks many peaceful, loving homes. Conflicts are bound to erupt as trust begins to erode between family members. Addiction affects all family members, […]

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Anxiety and Addiction Connection

Anxiety before a big performance is normal. An anxiety disorder is not, but overwhelming stress that you can’t shake is common among Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 31.1% of adults in the U.S. will experience some level of anxiety disorder in their lifetime. It’s no surprise that anxiety disorders are the

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Spice Addiction

Have you heard of Spice or K2? It’s also called synthetic marijuana because it’s in a class of substances that contain synthetic cannabinoids. These chemicals bind to the same cannabinoid receptors that are activated when you use natural marijuana. Despite having this in common, Spice differs greatly from the marijuana plant and dangers. Spice addiction

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Gratitude in Recovery: 8 Things to Be Thankful For

If you change nothing, nothing changes. As someone in recovery, you’ve changed your daily routines, your environment, and even your circle of friends. But adopting a new, positive mindset is also a crucial element to your addiction recovery. For some people, addiction feels like it’s “me against the world.” In reality, that’s an excuse that

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Volunteer Opportunities in Worcester MA: 6 Ways to Be Part of Your Community

Addiction treatment programs in MA are typically designed to help addicts, but research suggests when addicts have the chance to serve others, it helps their recovery process! Volunteering may even prevent relapse. 2017 Doing Good Is Good for You Study says 75% of people who volunteered in the past 12 months reported feeling physically healthier.

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How to Find a Sponsor: 12-Step Program

If you’ve ever attended a 12-Step group such as Alcoholics Anonymous® (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or Crystal Meth Anonymous® (CMA), you’ve probably heard of sponsors. A sponsor is someone who’s been addicted to alcohol or drugs and worked through the 12 Steps. They’ve maintained sobriety successfully, usually for at least a year, and they’re a

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Genetics and Addiction: Why Some People Become Addicted and Others Don’t

Addiction has a genetic component, which means it can run in the family. But it’s also true that one sibling becomes a drug addict or alcoholic, while another avoids addiction. Why? There are various reasons some people become addicted, and others don’t, and they involve both genetic and environmental factors. If you want to give

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Drug-Addicted Parents Affect Children

Drug addicted parents don’t just harm themselves. They can wreak havoc on the lives of their loved ones as well. Children are particularly affected by the behavior of drug-addicted parents. If you’re a parent in the process of recovery, it’s crucial to be aware of the impact addiction has on your children. This shouldn’t make

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