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What Does It Mean to Be Sober Curious
Everyone Drinks, So I Should Too? Today, an estimated 65% of the U.S. population over the age of 21 drinks. If you drop the age to 18, that drops to just 64%. Most…
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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Immune System?
What is the Immune System? The immune system is comprised of white blood cells and immune cells spread throughout the body – especially in the lungs and the gut. This system responds to…
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7 Things to Tell Yourself When You Want to Drink
However, these 7 things to tell yourself when you want to drink will get you started. 1. “This will go away, and I’ll be glad I didn’t drink” Cravings can overwhelm you when…
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My Loved One Refuses Addiction Treatment. Now What?
Be There for Them It’s important to try to avoid enabling behavior, such as paying for your loved one’s rent, lying to their boss, or otherwise making decisions that are likely to enable…
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How To Flush Alcohol Out of Your System
Can You Sober Up Quickly? Unfortunately, once you’re drunk you’re just going to have to wait it out. Having caffeine and some water can help you to feel steady sooner. That’s also true…
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The Benefits of Pets in Addiction Recovery
Companionship Different kinds of pets offer different levels of companionship. However, your pet does give you a companion. That’s true whether you pick a rat, a snake, a bird, or a cat or…
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What Are the Most Addictive Prescription Medications?
As long as you use the prescription medication as directed, you shouldn’t have problems with the drug. However, it’s important to have those discussions, to understand your risks, and to understand how prescription…
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How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
How Long Does Ketamine Show Up on Tests? Ketamine can show up in a drug test for up to 30 days in a urine test. However, it will show up for different amounts…
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7 Tips for Mothers of Adult Addicts
Watching your child succumb to an addiction can feel like losing your children to any other disease. Addiction is a mental health disorder that significantly disrupts every part of a person, from their…
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How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Pain Pills?
If you or a loved one has been prescribed an opioid or other pain pill after surgery, you probably have questions and concerns.
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