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Dry January: How to take a break from alcohol so you’ll actually stick with it
In many ways, it does just what any substance would do; it cuts off the stressful event, gives a pause, and most importantly, lets you calm down. It’s an exercise that makes use of deep breathing,...
Relational Database Administration DBA
See Oracle Database Security Guide for more information about case-sensitive database passwords. To produce these reports, a database administrator uses a query language. By far the most widely...
Heres How to Hydrate Your Body After Drinking Alcohol
It does this by inhibiting your antidiuretic hormone — a hormone that’s used by the body to protect against dehydration. This hormone encourages your body to collect concentrated fluid in the...
Applying the Transtheoretical Model of Change to Your Loved One’s Addiction
The Transtheoretical Model of Change helps to identify and explain the levels of transition your loved one experiences when considering recovery from addiction. The American Psychological...
Talking to an Addicted Neighbor About Their Addiction: What to Do
We always feel a strong attachment to our neighbors. We see them so often that they’re practically family, even if we don’t know much about them. However, when a addicted neighbor is potentially...
Drug Assessment: Assessing an Individual Before Drug Treatment
When a loved one enters an addiction treatment program, he or she must follow different phases of treatment based on the situation and his or her current health. Each individual follows a five-phase...
Behavioral Therapies Are One Key to a Successful Recovery
A person dealing with addiction issues often receives the message to quit using. How to actually quit is the tricky part. It's about doing things differently, living life differently. This is where...
What Does a Substance Abuse Counselor Do?
A substance abuse counselor helps individuals throughout the recovery process. Counselors work with individuals and families prior to admission to a treatment facility, during rehab, and as part of...
Are You Enabling Addiction for Your Love Ones?
Substance abuse disorders take a toll on the entire family. That's why the entire family is typically instrumental for the addict entering recovery. Sometimes, without even knowing it, family...
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome and Your Loved One: Medical Intervention Recommended
Benzodiazepine withdrawal happens when your loved one attempts to stop taking this medication that's commonly prescribed for anxiety. The symptoms of withdrawal range in degree from insomnia to...
Benefits of Medication in Addiction Recovery
Addiction treatment programs offer a wide array of solutions and options that help a loved one focus on his or her recovery goals. In some cases, a treatment specialist or a medical professional...