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Drug RehabAlcohol RehabDrug AddictionUncategorizedSafety in Numbers: Sticking Close to the Addiction Recovery Herd After Treatment
Research consistently shows successful recovery can be gauged by the company you keep. Surround yourself with folks committed to sobriety, and you improve your chances of staying sober.
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Unraveling Dual Diagnosis and Other Medical Jargon
Chances are, if you’ve been assessed and diagnosed recently, you’ve heard some daunting medical terms thrown around. Into Action will help clarify the medical jargon, so you get a better handle on your own recovery.
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Drug AddictionDrug RehabUncategorizedHow to Stay Sober and Sane During the Holidays When You Have a Perfectly Imperfect Family
Into Action offers ten tips for those in recovery to make staying sober this holiday easier, even when life at home is far from perfect.
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How to Support a Newly Recovering Addict
Initially, don’t expect newly recovering people to provide much in terms of amends. Instead, they need to focus on getting through one more day without using substances. How then, does a family shaped by addiction provide support when their loved one is new to recovery? If the wounds are still fresh, how do you move forward? How do you act supportive when, inside, you still feel angry and hurt?
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Asking for Help: Recovery Resources in Greater Houston
Luckily, there are many resources throughout the Houston area available to you when you reach out for help. These recovery resources can help guide you to the right information, the best addiction treatment choices for you, and a sense of common understanding and compassion.
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Finding Sober Alternatives with Friends
Recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a long-term commitment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), people struggling with addiction must…
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How Does Dopamine Drive Our Behavior?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is one of the “feel good” chemicals in our brain. Interacting with the pleasure and reward center of our…
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The Connection Between Addiction and Disease
The connection between addiction and disease is clear. Variables such as the type of substance, the duration used, and the user’s health and age all impact the likelihood of developing a co-occurring physical or mental illness.
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How An Addict Thinks
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is an Addict? The Latin origin of the word addict is chillingly appropriate – “to sell out, betray, become enslaved by.” Addiction…
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Can You Get Addicted to Adderall?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is Adderall? Adderall is a drug that increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, chemicals found naturally in the body, affecting physical…
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Is Clonazepam Addictive?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Clonazepam, a generic form of Klonopin, is one of the top most addictive drugs in the United States. Classified as a benzodiazepine, clonazepam…
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What Does Heroin Do to the Body and Brain?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Heroin is an opioid drug that can have severe, sometimes irreversible, effects on the body and brain. The brain controls all life-sustaining functions…
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