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Struggling With Addiction is a drug use & rehabilitation information site that guides people trying to get free from drugs & alcohol.
This blog delves into the psychological and emotional intricacies that prevent addicts from fully engaging in healthy, loving relationships. Explore the major reasons about why an addict can't love you including a)The Impact of Addiction on Emotions, b)Inability to Prioritize Relationships, c)Lack of Emotional Availability, d)Cycle of Guilt and Shame, e)Financial Strain Puts Pressure on Relationships.
Explore our guide for parents on how to deal with a drug addict son, featuring advice on setting boundaries, seeking support, and navigating legal and financial challenges. Find the help your son needs and the support you deserve.
NEPs are effective at reducing the spread of HIV and other infectious diseases, promoting safe needle disposal, and providing access to evidence-based addiction treatments and support services. They are cost-effective and have been shown not to encourage drug use in the communities they serve. With proper implementation, NEPs can help reduce the burden of infectious diseases, drug use, and overdose-related deaths in communities worldwide.
NEPs are effective at reducing the spread of HIV and other infectious diseases, promoting safe needle disposal, and providing access to evidence-based addiction treatments and support services. They are cost-effective and have been shown not to encourage drug use in the communities they serve.
To know more, visit - https://strugglingwithaddiction.com/do-needle-exchange-programs-actually-help-addicts/
The addiction treatment gap happens for many reasons, and cost is one of the biggest drivers. Most people dealing with substance abuse issues (or their families) cannot afford to pay thousands of dollars for addiction treatment. And that shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering some treatment programs charge between $3,000 and $10,000 for a month of inpatient rehab, $1,400 and $10,000 for three months of outpatient rehab and $250 and $800 for 30 days of medical detox.
Methadone has been used to treat people with extreme pain for decades and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat opioid addiction. To know more about methadone's role in addiction treatment, visit -
https://strugglingwithaddiction.com/does-methadone-actually-help-treat-addiction/
Explore the medications used in the drug addiction treatment recommended by the NIH, CDC, APA and other agencies dedicated to public health care. Medications are integral to the treatment of substance use disorders. They offer effective solutions for managing withdrawal symptoms, reducing cravings, and preventing relapse and opioid overdose deaths.
Medication treatment for drug addiction is an evidence-based approach that is strongly recommended by the NIH, CDC, APA and other agencies dedicated to public health care. Let’s explore some examples of medications used in addiction treatment.
People who want to shed weight might need to keep using Ozempic in high dosages. With the imminent Ozempic withdrawal, there are concerns about whether this and other weight loss medications cause addiction. In this article, we will look at how these drugs work and whether or not they are habit-forming.
People who want to shed weight might need to keep using Ozempic in high dosages. With the imminent Ozempic withdrawal, there are concerns about whether this and other weight loss medications cause addiction. In this article, we will look at how these drugs work and whether or not they are habit-forming.
To know more, visit - https://strugglingwithaddiction.com/are-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-addictive/
Dating is hard enough as it is. According to Pew Research Center, about 50% of Americans think dating is harder now than a decade ago. Of these people, 21% think it's because of increased risk, including physical risk and the risk of getting lied to or scammed.
This article will highlight the dangers of dating a former drug addict (or an active addict) and how to navigate the relationship if you choose to stay.
EMDR is an effective treatment for PTSD, epilepsy, anxiety, and a wide range of other physical and mental health issues. This includes addiction along with any underlying mental health issues or dual diagnosis. EMDR processes any past experiences that are causing pain and their relationship to current situations that contribute to the person wanting to compulsively use drugs or alcohol.
Mindfulness is about being fully present and engaged in the here and now rather than getting caught up in worries about the past or future. It involves bringing focused attention to the present moment with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and acceptance. People who practice and learn how to apply mindfulness techniques in their recovery journey often experience numerous benefits that contribute to their overall well-being and sustained sobriety. Some of the benefits include:
Living and eating healthy should play an important role in their recovery from addiction. Developing healthy eating habits can help ease some of the early withdrawal symptoms. This will also provide a basis for total body, mind, and spiritual health. A healthy diet in recovery will take into account the levels of serotonin and try to balance them through eating nutritious foods.