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Coming Clean About Not Staying Clean: Communicating Relapse

Recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism begins with the firm commitment to get- and stay- sober. That commitment...

Encouraging Honesty in Adolescent Recovery

The psychological toll of addiction in an adolescent’s life is far-reaching. New ways of thinking and habitual patterns...

Addiction: What is my teen thinking?

To a sober outsider, the thought processes of a drug addict appear to be devoid of logic and reason. Why do they...

Should I Tell an Addict He’s in Denial?

Convincing a teenager to halt the use of social media might be easier than assuring them of their problems with...

The Effects of Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opiate painkiller, and acetaminophen is a...

Caffeine Addiction is a Telling Glimpse into the Pattern of Relapse

Many people have experienced a “need” for a cup of coffee when they wake up in the morning and before they face any of...

Getting Help for a Loved One with a Gambling Problem

Compulsive gamblers often justify their conduct by arguing that it is a solitary activity. They claim that they gamble...

Man’s Best Friend: Animal-Assisted Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy has progressed well beyond the remarkable world of seeing-eye dogs. Horses, dogs, cats, and...

Will Rehab Be Covered by My Insurance?

Drug addiction is a public health problem, and health insurance will generally cover at least a portion of the costs...

How to Stop Binge Eating

The advertising tag line “ I bet you can’t eat just one” foreshadowed the growing obesity epidemic that is being fueled...

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