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Relapse Prevention Techniques for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Recovery, Relapse, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is a prolonged process that doesn’t merely end with the completion of detoxification. Efficient relapse prevention techniques are vital for learning how to live a happy and sober life after leaving Northern Illinois Recovery's rehab center. It’s possible to have an alcohol or drug relapse, even if you have [...]

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What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

People have been attending AA meetings for several decades. This dynamic group was founded in 1935, and the meetings are widespread throughout the United States. The acronym AA stands for Alcoholics Anonymous, and it is designed to help people who are struggling to recover from an alcohol problem. If you are someone who has battled

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Common Fears About Sobriety

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Relapse, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Most people will know the drug crisis in the United States. However, if you are in the middle of a drug addiction problem, you probably know this as well as anyone. Maybe you've thought about quitting drugs, but you have hesitated due to common fears about sobriety. Your actions are normal because quitting a habit

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Common Addiction Triggers

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Rehab, Relapse, Sobriety, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Drug addiction is a challenging struggle to overcome. It's especially difficult to keep away from substance abuse for the long term. According to a study, there are approximately 31.9 million people who have uses an illicit drug within the past thirty days. And although many people make the first steps towards quitting drugs, it's a

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Alcoholic Dementia: How Alcohol Affects The Brain Over Time

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Are you familiar with the term “wet brain?” This term is often used by medical personnel to describe the brain changes that happen in the brain of a person who abuses alcohol. However, alcoholic dementia is the current medically appropriate term to describe the deterioration in the mind of someone who has struggled with alcohol addiction for many years.

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Detoxing from Alcohol

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Detox, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Detoxing from alcohol is a necessary step in rehab. Detox gives you a chance to clean out your system, allowing your body to heal slowly. It is both a physical and mental process in which you experience withdrawal symptoms and severe cravings.

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