When you or a loved one suffers from the disease of addiction, one of the first things you want is answers. At Transitions Recovery Program, we hear the same questions again and again from patients and their families. Questions like, “How can I stop using?” usually come first. Once that’s out of the way, the […]
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Substance abuse negatively impacts family members, setting them up for a difficult life. Many view fighting a substance abuse problem as a personal experience. Although the addiction will impact the user, a lot of people don’t consider how addiction affects family members. Between spouses, children, parents, and other loved ones, those witnessing a family member’s
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Most parents claim that their children are the most important aspect of their lives. But what about when addiction comes before one’s children? Do the effects of substance abuse impact children? The answer is “yes,” and if you know of a child being raised by an addict, it’s crucial to understand the implications. The truth
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While we’re all consistently seeing the luxurious rehabilitation centers the rich and famous attend thanks to reality T.V. what about the vast majority of people? Where do they go for rehab and how much will rehab cost them? The truth of the matter is most people believe all rehab is expensive. They think that regardless
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Living with an alcoholic doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one is still drinking. While the term can describe someone who actively drinks, you might be living with a husband, wife, or parent who is a recovering addict. Your loved one might be on the road to recovery. And if this is the case, you’re likely
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We all want to help our loved ones if they’re stuck in a bad place. But how can you help them if you don’t know how to tell if someone is on drugs? Addicts are excellent at hiding their substance abuse. Regardless of what drug they’re on, some tell-tale signs exist. Remaining observant will assist
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Addiction is difficult to overcome, but what should you do when a loved one refuses to seek help? They’re continuing down the same path, and you have a good idea of where it’ll lead if they’re left alone. Knowing how to get someone into rehab against their will can be the difference between getting treatment
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