You have probably asked the question, “What is EMDR?” and how can it help you? Actually called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), this therapy is an interactive technique that is used to remove and relieve stress with psychological origins. It has been widely used and is effective to treat PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)…
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Can you die from heroin withdrawal? The short answer is yes, you can, but you don’t have to. In rehab, you can live through it and start recovery in a safe environment. Taking the First Step Toward a Better Future Abandoning a heroin addiction to live a healthy, fulfilling life is a challenging but rewarding…
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Codependency and addiction tend to work in tandem as many people rely on substances for emotional support or a means of escape. The addiction becomes a codependent relationship of its own and you may not feel as though you are strong enough to live without that particular drug. Codependency can also fuel addiction and addictive…
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If you are like half of the U.S. population, you have set goals for the new year. Common goals include losing weight and earning more money. For people who are in recovery, it is a good idea to set sobriety goals for the new year. Staying sober in 2020 may be your top priority. Whether…
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Withdrawal from prescription drugs, especially Xanax, is difficult and may take some time. You probably wonder what a Xanax withdrawal timeline might look like as you travel on the road to recovery. At Sunflower Wellness Retreat, we have the addiction treatment programs and rehab facilities to help you. From our intensive outpatient program to our…
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Addiction can be a difficult thing to understand. Many people rely on harmful substances to get through their day. Addiction can be self-destructive. It can ruin people’s lives and their relationships. This can cause them to seek help from professionals to get their lives back on track. Addictive behaviors can go under the radar for…
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While many consider the holidays to be the most wonderful time of the year, for those in recovery, it can be a very difficult season. With countless invitations to family and friends’ holiday parties, learning how to have a sober Christmas is the first step in staying substance-free this holiday season. Enjoying a sober holiday…
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Whether you realize it or not, you’ve heard a lot of misconceptions and myths about drugs. Not everything you’ve heard is false, however, most of what you hear probably contains misinformation. For this reason, it’s important to set straight some of the biggest drug misconceptions. The more accurate information you have, the easier it is…
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With its extremely addictive properties, meth has a reputation for creating devastation, even if you try it only once. However, fewer people are aware of how harmful methamphetamines can be when they are taken regularly for long periods of time. This guide to the long term effects of meth will help you learn all about…
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Addiction is complex and affects many areas of one’s life. So you may be wondering, “What is physical dependence?” A key part of the addiction to a drug is physical dependence. It is separate from psychological drug dependency, however, both factors work together. The two kinds of dependency form a nearly unbreakable bond between you…
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