Mental Health & Addiction Topics
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How Long Does it Take to Become Addicted to Opioids?
If you or a loved one is using opioids, prescription or recreational, you might be worried. Opioids have a reputation for being addictive, and for good reason. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 1% or 2.7 million people have an opioid use disorder with another 0.8% or 2.3 million …
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How Long Should I Stay in Rehab?
If you’re struggling with a drug or alcohol use disorder, rehab is your best option to recover. Rehabilitation includes medical support during detox, clinical support, and psychological treatment over the course of your stay. But, with dozens of options available – ranging from simple medical detox over the course of a few days to long …
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How Should a Christian Parent Handle an Addicted Child?
Raising a child to follow the Lord is the self-appointed task of nearly any Christian parent. Discovering that has gone wrong and that your child has gone astray can be devastating. If your child is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it can feel like you have to take drastic actions. It can be difficult to …
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How Should a Sober Christian Handle Depression?
Leaving recovery, most of us hope, want, and expect to suddenly step into a new and better life. You’ve put in the work, are going to therapy, and you should be happy from here on out, right? Unfortunately, that isn’t in God’s plan for everyone, and millions of us struggle with mental health problems and …
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How to Find Strength in Recovery
Of course, having confidence and being mentally strong will undoubtedly help you maintain your sobriety. But that doesn’t mean that it will always be easy to find or tap into your inner strength. These tips may help you find the courage and strength you need. Be patient and kind to yourself. Unfortunately, negative thinking can …
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Tips for Making Friends During Recovery
More and more studies have linked good friends to good health, including a lower risk of anxiety and depression and, of course, loneliness. Friendships can be a powerful part of your long-term recovery plan. After all, the right people can help you through the ups and downs and curves as you embark on the road …
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Tips for Supporting Your Loved One’s Recovery
You’ve likely heard that addiction is a family disease. And, along the same lines, recovery is a long, hard road for both you and your loved one with a substance use disorder. In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) created some articles for caregivers to help support and …