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Identifying Bad Habits Early

Watching a friend or loved one fall into an addiction can be painful — heartbreaking — to witness. However, there are many cases in which this process is long and slow, and with appropriate intervention can be stopped before it becomes even…

Managing Depression During Addiction Recovery

During a drug or alcohol addiction, you are not truly dealing with any depression you may have. Using alcohol and drugs is essentially a very unhealthy way to numb your feelings, in which they can come out during addiction recovery. Managing…
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Dealing with Anxiety and Depression Without Using

Friends aren't the only temptations a recovering addict has to face. At addiction treatment centers, trained individuals understand triggers come on various levels including the temptation to use during times when a person is feeling stressed…