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Lonely man drinking after addiction transference.
Alcohol Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

How to Avoid Addiction Transference & Save Yourself

Addiction transference is a condition when a person addicted to one particular drug gets addicted to another, while recovering from the previous drug. It is also called cross-addiction and it is a much more serious problem than being addicted to one drug.

The reasons for this multiple addiction condition are many. Sometimes, people tend to shift to another drug without the knowledge of addiction to it. Sometimes, they find the other drug to give them the same euphoric high as their previous drug. Whatever the reason may be, this condition is not good for one’s health and they should get treated immediately.

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happy couple after they detoxed from alcohol
Alcohol Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

Why Intervention is Important To Start Addiction Treatment

Intervention is a series of steps you take when you find out your friend or loved one is addicted to a drug and can’t seem to get out of that habit. It is a carefully planned process, where you explain the person with addiction, about their condition and present your solution to their addiction problem.

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8 stages of addiction substance abuse
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

The 8 Stages of Addiction—Know the Signs

The stages of addiction are a gradual progression that effects over 20 million Americans annually. That may be a staggering number to hear but considering the amount of people with undiagnosed substance abuse disorders, the number should likely be even higher. These 8 stages can help you identify the signs of addiction in yourself or a loved one.

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Narcan Nasal Spray
Drug Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

How to Administer Narcan in the Event of an Overdose

Naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is a life-saving nasal spray used to reverse overdoses caused by opioids. Narcan blocks opiates to the brain and restores air. Will not stop any other type of overdose other than opioid overdose. Narcan has become so instrumental fact that most states have implemented legislation requiring EMTs and first responders to carry it.

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Detox
Shehan Karunaratne

How to Combat Crystal Meth Addiction?

Crystal meth is a very addictive substance that is being used by many people to get “high”. Unlike crack, another addictive substance crystal meth is a synthetic substance, meaning, it is not naturally grown or available, but made from a mixture of chemicals under laboratory conditions.

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enabling a loved one's addiction
Alcohol Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

Get Addiction Treatment Without Compromising on Comforts

One of the reasons people try to stay away from rehab treatments is their fear of missing out on their day-to-day lives. The busy lifestyle around us has made us run to our jobs, college, and literally everywhere. This busy schedule is what pushes most people into drugs in the first place. But this should not be the reason why you’re stalling on your addiction treatments.

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how to work step 12
After Detox
Shehan Karunaratne

How to Work Step 12: 12 Step Program Tips & Worksheets

The last step of the 12-Step Program asks you to take the message to others in recovery and live out the principles of the program in your everyday life. This sounds like a weighty task, but let’s delve into the final step to take a look at why it’s important and how you can start doing it today.

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Sobriety
Shehan Karunaratne

Do You Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Get Sober?

If you’ve been in the rooms before or you’ve watched movies that depict a character that struggles with addiction, you may have heard the phrase “hit rock bottom.” It usually describes someone who reaches their lowest point before going to rehab or getting help for their addiction. Unfortunately, this phrase is very misleading. It assumes that treatment is only successful if a person loses everything and has reached the very end of their rope. But this isn’t true at all.

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