We think of recidivism as a bad thing when it comes to criminal offenses – it means we’ve reoffended and …
We think of recidivism as a bad thing when it comes to criminal offenses – it means we’ve reoffended and …
Sometimes it can help us to cope with the many challenges of recovery to view it as a journey, an …
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As we’re working to recover from our addictions and mental health issues, examining our fears with a therapist can help …
Addiction recovery programs such as the Twelve Step programs encourage us to take moral inventory of ourselves and our lives …
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some of …
In This Article: Gabapentin is safe to use as directed, but it can cause several mild to severe side effects Combining alcohol and gabapentin can increase the severity of certain side effects of both, such as drowsiness If you take gabapent…
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When we are working towards recovery, it is often after years of suffering with addictions, depression and other mental health issues. Oftentimes we’ve been struggling so long we feel fed up. We want to feel better as quickly as possible, which is…
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When we use the term “rock bottom,” we’re referring to that point we reach in our addiction where we simply can’t go any …
Rhinophyma is the medical term for “ alcoholic nose”, or “drinker’s nose.” This is a skin disorder commonly identified by a red, misshapen, bumpy nose. Due to the symptoms of rhinophyma, people often believed this condition was caused by alcoholism…
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