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There’s a lot of ways you could describe your loved one’s alcohol or drug addiction: heartbreaking, painful, toxic, abusive. But as if all that wasn’t…
From spending more time with family to vowing to lose weight, new year’s resolutions are us genuinely trying to be the very best versions of…
In the right hands and under the right circumstances, fentanyl is a beneficial drug that can prevent people from feeling excruciating pain. For example, fentanyl…
Things started out normal enough. You had a good relationship with your significant other or loved one. But then they started abusing drugs or alcohol…
In 2017, the state of Wyoming saw 12.1 drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people. This was significantly lower than the 21.7 overdose deaths per 100,000…
There’s so much you would like to say to your loved one about their alcohol or drug addiction. In fact, you have so much to…
“Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore accept it without complaint when…
Ladies, we’re living in a time where women’s empowerment has never been more prominent. Brands are spending millions of advertising dollars every year on women’s…
As Kylee came to, she realized she was on the floor. She had suffered a seizure, and no one had been there to save her….
You can’t stand feeling helpless. Your child, spouse or sibling is in outpatient treatment for alcohol or drug addiction and all you want to do…
Alcohol and drug use have an insidious way of sucking all the joy out of life. And when addiction is in the driver’s seat and…
We’re taught at an early age that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Or in other words, we shouldn’t judge someone before getting…
The pro-recovery diet at The Raleigh House emphasizes lean proteins and includes healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruits. With everything that goes into a…
“Knowledge is Power” – Sir Francis Bacon How much do you really know about your addiction? Do you know what your triggers are or why…
The day you learned your loved one is struggling with a substance addiction was the day your entire world changed. You may have had some…
What do you do when you’re craving something sweet? Of course, you go to the vending machine at work and snatch a chocolate bar. After…
Think about all the times you drink milk throughout the day. In the mornings, you add it to your cereal or oatmeal. It may be…
Finding the right addiction treatment approach for you or your loved one can be overwhelming and confusing. Can I just do outpatient treatment, so I…
Imagine if you came down with the flu or had a nagging back pain that was affecting your day-to-day. If the symptoms didn’t subside with…
Depression is so much more than just feeling sad. In temporary moments of sadness, you know there’s a light at the end of the tunnel….
Is marijuana a harmless “soft drug” or is it a gateway drug into harder, more illicit drug addiction? When you look at the 10 states…
“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.” – The Dalai Lama Take a deep breath. Hold it for a…
It wasn’t long ago that your loved one was prescribed a painkiller like oxycodone to help relieve chronic pain caused by an injury or surgery….
It’s not always easy to put feelings into words. That’s especially true while in recovery for drugs or alcohol. You might feel guilt, hope, loss,…
What if there was a totally natural treatment for addiction that could help ease the feelings of depression and anxiety that often occur during rehab?…
Recovery can take you through a revolving door of emotions. One minute, you’re hopeful and determined. The next, you feel lifeless and dull. It can…
It used to be thought that addiction was caused by a lack of will power. So treatment was pretty much either detox or going cold-turkey—followed…
The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones and celebrate with food, drink and gifts. What could be wrong with that? Actually,…
Room to breathe. Room to roam. Room to recover. These are the things you’ll find at The Raleigh House’s new location that’s set on 40…
It’s hard to embrace life when you can barely get out of bed in the morning. And yet that’s exactly how seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…
You’ll have three group sessions in a typical week and each session will last three hours. The groups are small (about eight people) which allow…
You’re fine not drinking at Thanksgiving, so why does everybody else seem to have such a problem with it? Some say you’re no fun anymore….
It can be a real challenge to think back in time. Did your depression come first and cause you to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol?…
A lot of us used to think that painkillers weren’t so dangerous. They do, after all, come from a pharmacy. By now, we all know…
We used to think that rehab wouldn’t do anyone any good unless they really and truly wanted to get better. We now know that’s not…
Nobody knows the exact cause of bipolar disorder, although both genetic and environmental factors are thought to be at play. With that said, it’s possible—but…
Did you know that avoidance relates to addiction on several levels? In fact, avoidant behavior can lead to addiction, perpetuate it, and make it harder…
Spend five minutes on the internet and you’ll quickly read about dozens of different treatment centers—all offering different promises and methods. When it comes…
This question torments many new mothers. On one hand, we worry that painkillers could hurt our new baby. On the other hand, research has shown…
When you first start in recovery, you have a lot of things to keep in mind. Success in recovery depends on making changes in every…
Imagine you’re about to battle a three-headed dragon. Would you debate whether to take a grenade or a gun? Of course not! You would take…
Topamax, or topiramate, is a drug mainly used to treat seizure disorders, migraines, and weight loss. It is currently being studied for its effectiveness in…
Terminal uniqueness, or personal exceptionalism, is the belief that you are special and not subject to the laws and rules that affect others. In the…
People used to think that rehab and detox were the same thing. In other words, as long as you get the drugs out of your…
Some 25 percent of kids under the age of 18 are exposed to family alcohol abuse or dependence, according to the National Institute of…
Lexapro and cocaine are obviously two very different drugs, but they are the same in one potentially very dangerous way. Lexapro, also sold as Cipralex,…
You need help, too. Yes, it’s your loved one who is battling alcohol or drug abuse, but the impact that’s having on you may be…
For many people, the mere thought of curtailing their drug or alcohol use scares them. That’s because, for some addictions, the physical withdrawal can range…
Alcohol is blamed for about 2,100 overdose deaths a year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cocaine, meanwhile,…
It’s a big moment when your loved one agrees to get help for drug or alcohol abuse. But it doesn’t take long before questions start…
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