For anyone with a compromised immune system, avoiding alcohol and drugs matters. Those kinds of addictions can make your immune system function worse, and that can mean health problems that are harder to handle or treat. A pandemic helped push people’s stress levels higher. However, that’s only one of many stressors out there. That means…
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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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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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Making the decision to quit doing drugs or alcohol is a big step. There are many questions about the detox timeline probably swirling around your mind at this moment such as: How long does it take to get off drugs? Will I go through withdrawal? What is withdrawal like? Is it difficult to quit taking…
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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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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. In fact, nearly 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes every year in the US. This is a huge problem that often gets swept under…
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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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Going through the detox process is important as you begin your journey to a brighter future. However, once you’ve completed detox it’s essential to know that therapy is the next important step in your recovery. Without therapy, you may relapse quickly. Treatment professionals design therapy to reveal issues that influence or cause substance abuse. By…
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When you’re stuck in the downward spiral of drug addiction, it may be tempting to think there is no hope for you. Other people may feel like quitting will be an easy feat to accomplish, then when attempt it, they run into problems. People may not realize the importance of a detox center, but it…
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Substance abuse disorders impact and change your brain chemistry, including your brain’s pleasure and reward center. Once you become addicted to a substance, it can be difficult to quit, as can be seen in our client testimonials. Intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms make personalized addiction treatment an important step in the recovery process. Substance abuse disorders…
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