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How Dangerous Are Eating Disorders? - POST
...complications Electrolyte imbalance Stroke Cardiac and Heart complications Anxiety Depression Heartburn Guilt Mood swings Bad breath Abnormal menstrual periods Binge Eating Disorder – Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder...
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Drug Use In Teens And What Parents Can Do To Prevent It - POST
The teenage years are a vulnerable time for adolescents. Studies have shown that the brain does not completely develop until the age of 25. That is one of the reasons...
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Important Relapse Prevention Tips to Keep You on the Road to Recovery - POST
...support system, avoiding a relapse will come naturally to you. Avoid Triggers Addiction triggers can take many forms. These range from people, to places and things that give you the...
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How The Goal Of Cognitive Therapy Can Help You Beat Your Drug Addiction - POST
Addiction is a complicated disease that affects both body and mind. Over time, substance abuse can compound emotional and behavioral issues that may touch nearly every aspect of an addict’s...
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What Is Aftercare and Why Is It Important for a Recovering Addict? - POST
...brain is structured. Over time, your thought patterns change completely and you can become more likely to relapse. In order to stay sober, many people need to reaffirm their commitment...
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Rehab Provides Support During Treatment - POST
...As residential treatment comes to a close, the staff will provide community resources for ongoing support. They will offer a lifeline in order to reduce the risk of relapse. Many...
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5 Ways to Gain Emotional Intelligence in Recovery - POST
...sure you understand what they are trying to tell you. Don’t assume you already know. Stop talking and really listen. Resolve conflict. Along with listening comes the desire to resolve...
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What You Can Do to Break the Stigma Surrounding Addiction - POST
...This will help you to become more comfortable talking openly about addiction. Take advantage of “teachable moments.” You may not feel comfortable bringing up addiction out of the clear blue...
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5 Signs of Painkiller Addiction - POST
...hard time stopping painkiller abuse because of the chemical changes that these drugs cause. Below are the five most common signs of painkiller addiction. Painkiller Usage Increases By far, the...
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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - POST
...complete an alcohol withdrawal, you’ll be ready to tackle true recovery. Explore some of the most common alcohol withdrawal symptoms as well as the most severe. Nausea and Abdominal Pain...
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