Treatment and recovery for substance abusers can look very different from one person to the next. In order to ensure successful outcomes, people are often encouraged to look for programs and support services that align with their unique needs. Whether you plan on completing a long-term, inpatient program for substance abuse or intend to rely […]
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Recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is a long process. Many people would even say it is a process that doesn’t end, no matter how long you have attended rehab. You’re always on a road to self-discovery and finding your new place in life after you’ve dealt with substance abuse. If you have been in
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There is little doubt about the fact that recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction problem is a very difficult process. It involves a lot of honest hard work on the part of an addiction sufferer. They have to start by being honest enough with themselves to realize that the only path to recovery goes
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After spending time in rehab to establish recovery from your addiction, it’s incumbent on you to do whatever is necessary to stay sober. Of course, there are resources out there to help protect your recovery. In case you are not aware of it, 12 Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are
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AA is a 12-step program designed to help alcoholics and those addicted to other substances find permanent sobriety. Step 1 states that the addicted person must admit that their lives have become unmanageable due to their substance abuse. The last step involves proactively going out in the world to spread the concepts of AA and
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Does Alcoholics Anonymous work? For someone seeking drug and alcohol rehab treatment, it’s an important question. Unfortunately, there is no concrete answer. Information about the value of AA varies widely. Estimates of its effectiveness range anywhere from 90 percent to 5 percent, depending on where you get your information and who you ask. AA claims
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