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Addiction is a complex and chronic disease that requires extensive treatment and support to recover from. Addiction affects you physically, emotionally, and behaviorally, so you will need a variety of therapies, medical detox, counseling, and long-term support to begin healing. There are many factors in play when it comes to…

While your first day sober is one of the most difficult points in recovery, there will be some other challenges to overcome. You’ll have to complete detox, finish an addiction treatment program, and learn how to stay sober while living independently. All of this happens within your first year of…

Drug addiction and alcoholism are types of substance use disorders that affect millions of Americans every day. According to the National Institutes of Health, “10 percent of US adults have drug use disorder at some point in their lives.”[1] One of the biggest obstacles in addiction recovery is withdrawal symptoms.…

Loving someone who struggles with addiction can be difficult. Watching your loved one suffer the consequences of their addiction, including damage to their mental, physical, and social health can be terrifying. You may feel angry, sad, anxious, or frustrated. Many people want to help their loved ones, but don’t know…