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The Thanksgiving holiday is a time of celebration and camaraderie, with families and friends coming together to celebrate their holiday traditions. For those navigating their recovery and sobriety, it can also be a time of great stress. This is especially true if it is one's first sober Thanksgiving, and one may have to distance themselves from previous holiday expectations to prioritize one's sober efforts. However, despite the challenges the holiday presents, it is always possible to take charge of one's own Thanksgiving and create new traditions while continuing to thrive in one's sobriety and prevent relapse. 

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Overcoming alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a difficult task, and there is no easy way to navigate such a time of change. From daily routines to one's changing one's mentality, addressing addiction or AUD is complex. However, some of the most difficult hurdles occur just as one is beginning to commit themselves to a dedicated detox program.  Withdrawal symptoms reflect the massive changes that one is embarking on in their recovery journey. Knowing the potential withdrawal symptoms of alcohol can help each individual prepare for such a tumultuous change and emerge with their sobriety and recovery goals still in focus. 

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Opioids are a dangerous and addictive class of drugs. While their use has many immediate effects on the body, they can also continue to negatively impact one's physical and mental health long after their initial effects have subsided. These drugs can remain in one's system, with continued or repeated use furthering the destructive potential of these drugs. However, how long they stay in one's system can be a complicated question, and knowing the various factors involved can help each individual understand the prolonged effects of opioids on their physical and mental health. 

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Unfortunately, having a DUI or related charges may restrict you from traveling to certain countries. We're here to detail which countries have restrictions and which don't. Additionally, we'll reveal how life can still be exciting and enjoyable without driving.

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Work stress is the most significant contributor to the stress level of people in America. Most people work anywhere from 40-70 hours a week and still don't feel they have accomplished everything they have to do. Discover the relationship between work-related anxiety and substance abuse here.

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The most effective treatment option used for treating chronic pain is prescription opioids. While opioids have their benefits, they can also be problematic and contribute to the development of opioid use disorder and addiction.

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Opioid Addiction and Chronic Pain
While many view addiction as a lack of willpower, complex processes occur when an addiction develops. The first time someone talked a drink or tries drugs may be a choice, but the addiction is not. Learn the biology of addiction here.

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The Biology of Detox

October 26, 2022
Before an individual can begin treatment for substance use, they will likely have to go through detox. It is important for individuals and their loved ones to understand the process of detox.

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The Biology of Detox

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