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What Is A Marchman Act And How Does It Actually Work?

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A Marchman Act is a court-ordered residential treatment that lasts for 90 days. This is an option for those guilty of a drug offense or addicted to drugs and alcohol. A Marchman Act could also be a viable option in cases where the person’s addiction is severe, but they are not yet incarcerated. It will …

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What Can I Think About To Help Me Decide?

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Addiction is a chronic problem that can take many forms. The challenge of addiction is mental, physical, and emotional, with the ultimate goal of achieving long-term sobriety. One of the things that may help an individual achieve and maintain long-term sobriety is changing one’s thoughts about their addiction and what they need to do to …

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How Is Recovery A Family Effort?

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Recovery from addiction caused by substance abuse or alcohol is a family effort. Everyone in the family plays a role in helping the addict through recovery. The addict’s spouse, children, parents, and siblings all play an important role in the addict’s recovery. The addict’s spouse is usually the first line of support. The spouse often …

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Who is at AA Rehab Meetings?

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If you’ve ever considered joining AA, you might wonder who is at AA rehab meetings. A few people are at AA rehab meetings – AA sponsors, AA members, and prospective members. We’ll explain why people join AA, and a little bit more about each of the different types of people at AA rehab meetings. People …

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What is the 12-Step Program?

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The 12-step Program is a recovery support network that relies on peer-driven support to help individuals overcome substance abuse and addiction. The Program utilizes principles based on the 12 steps of recovery to help members begin their journey toward sobriety. It is a support group network that uses a step-based approach to recovery. The Program …

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What Are The Most Commonly Used Drugs?

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Drugs are substances that can alter a person’s mood, perception, or behavior. They can be legal, like alcohol and tobacco, or illegal, like marijuana and heroin. People use drugs for different reasons, including to feel good, relieve stress, and improve their performance. Several factors can influence drug use, including a person’s family and friends, environment, …

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Why Do People Relapse on Opiates?

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When people are addicted to opiates, such as narcotics and illegal drugs, they can do anything to try and compensate for the cravings. They might get a friend who wants them to sell drugs so they can buy more, or steal from family members just for one more hit. It’s clear that the withdrawal symptoms …

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How Do I Give Support For An Individual In Recovery

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When someone has a substance use disorder, it’s easy to get caught up in the drama and chaos of their behavior. Whatever stage of the process they’re at, there is a lot to learn about how to support an individual in recovery. One of the most important things to remember is that you cannot control …

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Can Mindfulness Meditation Work For Addiction And Help You?

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If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction, then you probably know that meditation isn’t a fast and easy cure. However, mindfulness meditation has many benefits and can be a big help in overcoming your addiction if used correctly. With this in mind, let’s take an in-depth look at what mindfulness meditation is …

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What If I Can't Make Direct Amends?

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Making direct amends is often encouraged in addiction recovery programs. In other words, you will be taught strategies for directly apologizing to people whom you may have hurt as a result of your addiction and for asking to move forward with these relationships. However, making direct amends might be impossible in certain scenarios. When you …

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