Those struggling with addiction have many important decisions to make regarding their treatment options. At times, they may feel alone and overwhelmed during this process. Things get even trickier when looking for addiction treatment for teenagers. This material will talk about how to find the best residential treatment centers for teens. What Is a Residential…
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When a loved one is going through the challenges associated with addiction, finding professional rehab centers in Portland Maine becomes vital. However, where should you start? It can help to have some background information on the disease of addiction first. Understanding Substance Abuse Issues When looking for reliable rehab centers in Portland Maine, it’s helpful…
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The fact of the matter is that 21.5 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2014. The reality is that our nation is struggling with addiction and alcohol abuse. Of those 21.5 million American adults struggling with a substance abuse disorder, 80% of them also have a problem with…
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Many people first come into treatment solely seeking relief from the consequences caused by their addiction. However, through the course of treatment, it often comes to light that there are other factors that lead to the using behaviors in the first place. Recovery becomes so much more than just the ability to put down the…
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At the end of a year long relapse I found myself sitting in a jail cell not knowing how long I would be there. Worst case I would do 5-7 years, best case 1 year. More than 3,000 miles from home and feeling all the guilt and despair that comes along with a relapse I…
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My last day of using was riddled with thoughts of wanting my life to end. To not feel any pain. To seize the suffering and this overwhelming feeling that I needed something to be okay, when in fact every time I used those substances I was not. I picked up my phone and scrolled through…
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More affected then myself by my addiction was my direct family. My mother and father lost a son, and my sister’s a brother. The time taken away from these people is irreplaceable. All of them spent countless hours worrying and loosing sleep over me, all the meanwhile spending endless amounts of money try to get…
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Being a drug addict is hard enough, but loving a family member that is a drug addict as well is a whole different playing field. I never looked at the pain and sleepless nights that my family had while I was out using. I never thought about their feelings and how they would wait for…
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