Heroin use is a growing problem in the United States. With the epidemic comes all the dangers and risks associated with it. 15,482 people overdosed from heroin in 2017. The number of deaths was significantly higher than it was in 1999 when it was below 5,000. The rise in heroin use and overdoses is cause…
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Whether you have dealt with a heroin, alcohol, or opiate addiction, gratitude in recovery is part of the healing process. When steeped in the middle of the addiction trauma, it’s difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s easy to feel discouraged and disheartened during the height of addiction. Yet, as…
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Approximately 88,000 people die each year due to alcohol. There are various reasons alcohol may lead to a person’s death. Sometimes the cause of death is alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is a serious condition that affects many people every year. That’s why it’s critical to know the symptoms of alcohol poisoning so you can prevent…
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Alcohol addiction is a much greater problem in the United States than many people realize. Alcohol-related deaths surpass that of even opioids, which we hear so much about in the media. However, many people manage to “get by” without major catastrophe, because they are what you call a high functioning alcoholic. What is a high…
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When dealing with any type of substance addiction, it’s important to seek out the proper kind of help, tools, and strategies. From the beginning of your journey in detox to the end, other people will be instrumental in the healing process. You will discover help all along the way. Begin your recovery process at Tides…
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People who struggle with a substance abuse problem may often feel that they don’t have control over their actions —or at least they think they don’t have control over their urges and actions. When feeling this way, you may wonder if there is a connection between genetics and addiction. Researchers have debated this question over…
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Drug addiction affects many factions of the world; it harms the individual, destroys families, threatens communities, and makes its mark on society. Children of drug-addicted parents are some of the ones who suffer the most from this harmful epidemic. Their fragile emotions and developing brain make the stress of living with drug-addicted parents extremely difficult.…
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When dealing with drug addiction, whether it’s in your own life or the life of someone you love, it’s essential to establish boundaries for addicts. Without healthy boundaries for addicts, things can escalate out of control quickly. If you or someone you love is battling with a drug or alcohol addiction, get help from a…
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Cocaine withdrawal is a term that refers to the symptoms of pain and illness a person has when he or she stops using cocaine after using it for a period of time. It can be a life-threatening experience. At Tides Edge Detox, we offer support for you so that detox can occur in a safe…
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Getting and staying sober is difficult under the best of circumstances. During the winter holidays, though, those in recovery may find maintaining sobriety even more challenging. During this time of year, we’re bombarded with images of happy revelers toasting the season and celebratory indulging. What should be the most joyous time of the year can…
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