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Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety

Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety

The road ahead may seem daunting at times, but it’s worth it. Here's a month-by-month guide on what to expect

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Diet, Nutrition and Substance Use Disorder Diet, Nutrition and Substance Use Disorder

Diet, Nutrition and Substance Use Disorder

Research shows that a healthy diet with plenty of nutrients can boost your recovery from addiction

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What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment? What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

Everything you should know about medications used to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders

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How Alcohol Damages Various Bodily Systems How Alcohol Damages Various Bodily Systems

How Alcohol Damages Various Bodily Systems

Current research shows that even lower doses of alcohol still have a detrimental effect on our health

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7 Health Signs of Chronic Alcoholism 7 Health Signs of Chronic Alcoholism

7 Health Signs of Chronic Alcoholism

Changes may begin when people really understand what alcohol does to their bodies

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Detox to Treatment, a Guide Detox to Treatment, a Guide

Detox to Treatment, a Guide

Do I need detox? And how is treatment different? We break down how both can be crucial in recovery

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What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?

What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?

Understanding what may occur after the first stages of detox: Find out how to recognize the symptoms of PAWS

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How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids

How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids

This kid-friendly video lays out what happens when someone is struggling with substance use disorder

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Addiction | The Hijacker Addiction | The Hijacker

Addiction | The Hijacker

The Addiction Policy Forum explains how substance use can hijack the brain, making it think that the substance is the most important thing for survival

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