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Why Mixing Ketamine and Alcohol Is Dangerous + Overdose Response Guide

In This Article Why Alcohol and Ketamine Don’t Mix What Is Ketamine? What Is Alcohol’s Effect on the Body? Alcohol and Ketamine Interactions: Why the Combo Is So Deadly Can You Overdose on Ketamine? Warning …

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Recovery & Sobriety Quotes + 13 Reasons to Be Proud of Your Recovery

In This Article 13 Reasons to Be Proud of Your Recovery Motivational Quotes for Recovery Sobriety Quotes to Stay Proud and Positive Quotes About Addiction & Recovery AA & NA Quotes That Inspire Millions Uplifting …

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How to Quit Cocaine: Benefits, Timeline and Cocaine Detox Treatments

In This Article Quitting Cocaine Can Save Your Life 11 Quick Benefits of Quitting Cocaine Cocaine Recovery Timeline: What to Expect How to Quit Cocaine Safely, Step by Step Start Recovery Today Quitting Cocaine FAQs …

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Living With Toxic People in Recovery? How to Cope, Heal and Stay Focused

In This Article What Is Toxic Behavior in Recovery? Toxic Traits to Watch for in Recovery Groups How to Deal with Toxic People in Recovery and Stay Sober Toxic Friends, Family Members or Households: What …

10 Ways Your Body Will Thank You For Getting Sober

The benefits of getting sober far exceed a life without hangovers. You’ll experience a whole host of benefits when you break free from substance use disorder. From losing weight to improving anxiety, your body (and …

9 Signs Your Loved One is Sabotaging Their Own Recovery

Finding and sustaining recovery is hard. It’s crucial to have a solid recovery plan that keeps you on track and helps you navigate life’s challenges. Sometimes, however, it can be hard to tell if we’re …

Is It Safe to Detox From Opioids at Home?

Jason and Landon were both addicted to opioids. And both wanted to start recovery with a safe opioid detox. Jason decided to quit cold turkey at home. Landon went to a detox facility. Want to …

What is Gender-Responsive Addiction Treatment and How Does it Work?

Emily sat in a circle of women, sharing about the traumatic abuse she experienced as a child. After the group session, the women had lunch together in the picnic table-style cafeteria. That evening, Emily spent …

Finding Peace With Meditation in Early Recovery (And Beyond)

Finding recovery is a major achievement in and of itself. But getting sober isn’t the end of the journey — it’s just the beginning. It takes continued efforts to maintain sobriety for a lifetime. That’s …

How Effective is an Addiction Recovery App?

Thousands of people today use them. Addiction recovery apps can help people keep on track with their substance use disorder recovery or to correct unhealthy relationships with drugs or alcohol before they progress into an …

Addicted & Incarcerated: Does Jail Help Inmates Recover?

Roughly 65% of the United States prison population has a substance use disorder. However, drug and alcohol treatment programs in prisons are few and far between — meaning inmates who don’t receive treatment often face …

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Transfer Addiction: What It Is and How to Break the Cycle

In This Article What Are Transfer Addiction and Cross Addiction? Why Do Addictions Transfer? (The Psychology and Brain Science) Common Types of Replacement Addictions Bariatric Transfer Addiction: A Special Case How to Replace Bad Habits …