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Addiction recovery is a complex journey that extends far beyond achieving sobriety. It encompasses rebuilding every aspect of an individual’s life that has been affected by substance abuse. One crucial yet often overlooked component of this process is addressing financial instability. As the addiction treatment field evolves, more recovery programs are recognizing the importance of … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Recovery from addiction is a journey of transformation and growth, but it can also be a time of significant stress. As individuals navigate the challenges of building a new life in sobriety, they may face the risk of burnout. At JourneyPure At The River, we recognize the critical importance of equipping our clients with effective … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Domestic abuse and addiction are two complex issues that often go hand in hand, creating a destructive cycle that can be challenging to overcome. At JourneyPure At The River, we specialize in addressing the unique needs of individuals who have experienced both trauma and substance abuse. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Drug addiction remains a critical challenge in our communities, with heroin being one of the most dangerous and addictive substances. One of the visible signs of heroin use is track marks, which is a telltale indicator that requires urgent attention and care. At JourneyPure at the River, we understand the complexities of addiction and are … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Living with an alcoholic spouse can be challenging and emotionally taxing. Dealing with the effects of alcoholism within a marriage requires understanding, patience, and resilience. In this blog, we will provide valuable tips and strategies to help individuals cope with the complexities of living with an alcoholic partner. Educate Yourself about Alcoholism The first step … Continued
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Recovery from substance abuse and addiction can be a long and difficult journey.
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
How Do You Know You Are Addicted? Let’s face it, you can’t admit to anyone else that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol until you accept it yourself. The fact you are reading this blog means you probably recognize that you have a problem on some level already. Perhaps you’re already convinced but … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
If Addiction Is Harming Your Relationships You Can Get Sober— And Repair Your Broken relationships Addiction is a devastating illness that can take a serious toll on relationships. The person struggling with addiction may have difficulty expressing their needs, they can hurt others unintentionally with the side-effects of their illness, and disappointment is a hallmark … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
The vast majority of drug users do not begin their drug use by injecting drugs, rather it usually takes some time for them to reach that point (if ever). Part of this is because drug users do not need to get that high that quickly when they first start out using, or even near the … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Addiction or pregnancy by themselves are among the most challenging things a person can face in their lifetime. So facing addiction while you’re pregnant is a lot for any one person to handle. If you or someone you love is pregnant and addicted, rest assured that they aren’t the first person ever to face this … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
If you are a drinker or use drugs, you may be wondering – am i a bad mom? The truth is that you probably aren’t a bad mom, you just have a bad disease. It is a medical condition just like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, PTSD and a range of other conditions. It is chronic, … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Abusing alcohol and drugs while pregnant can cause harm to you and your baby. For example, pregnant women who abuse alcohol and drugs regularly may have their babies born addicted to drugs. If you are pregnant or plan to be and you abuse alcohol and drugs, please reach out to our Journey Pure at the … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Addiction is a family disease that affects the person in the addictive pattern, the rest of their family, and the people they surround themselves with. Family members must endure the chaos of addiction while living with someone with a substance abuse disorder (SUD). Dealing with the chaos can cause them to adopt coping strategies that … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
When someone has a substance use disorder (SUD), their whole family can feel the effects. Often, families are stretched to the breaking point, maybe beyond, in their attempts to deal with the “problem.” Addiction can cause issues such as manipulative behaviors, fear of judgment, and anguish or guilt over its effects on the family. Why … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Addiction is a chronic disease that can negatively affect a person’s life and health. What many people don’t know is that addiction is a family disease. It doesn’t just make the sufferer sick, it also harms their loved ones, colleagues, and acquaintances. One of the casualties of a battle with addiction is the trail of … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Making the decision to enter a treatment facility to get help with an addiction is certainly not easy. There are many common fears of entering rehab that come up when contemplating this decision. The good news is, you’re not alone in feeling this way, and there are steps you can take that will help you … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for pregnant women living with opioid use disorders might at first sound like a risky proposition, but, for many in the addiction treatment industry, it could be just what the doctor ordered. And with nearly 88 infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome every day, health care systems in Kentucky are taking measures to … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Drug addiction has become one of the most prevalent public health problems in the United States, with millions of people abusing them on a daily basis. Marijuana, prescription drugs, opioids, and cocaine are some of the most commonly abused drugs in America, causing serious problems within the lives of many, including married couples. Regardless of … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
The disease of addiction is not one that only affects a specific type of person. It is a non-discriminatory disease that can impact people from all walks of life, including pregnant women. Just because a woman becomes pregnant does not mean that the addiction she has been struggling with disappears. For many pregnant women, in … Continued
If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.
Addiction is a tough disease — both for the person with the problem, as well as their friends and families, who may feel helpless in their ability to keep a loved one out of harm’s way. Though addictions only affect the addict themselves on a physical level, the ripple effects of drug or alcohol abuse … Continued