Going back to work when you are in the middle of addiction recovery is a complex process. Some people need to find a way to get treatment while continuing to meet the demands of their job. While not easy to do, there are tools to help you with managing recovery and your job. Our team…
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Stress causes all sorts of reactions from most people. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, and worried about whatever is happening in your life. Your brain wants to find a way to deal with that. That’s why you may turn to substances to help relieve stress, even though drugs and alcohol can make the situation worse.…
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You may hear that if you are drinking alone, you likely have an addiction. Does drinking alone mean you have alcoholism? This in itself is not enough to prove that you have a substance use disorder. However, there are other factors that, along with drinking by yourself, could mean you need help. At Ethan Crossing…
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Do you have a drug addiction? If you are just using drugs, does that mean you have an addiction to them? Drug use and drug abuse are two different things. It’s important to know that, aside from prescription medications, there is no safe amount of drugs you can use and not be at risk for…
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Getting into drug and alcohol addiction treatment is a big decision. Having a few addiction treatment tips could help to make the process a bit easier to manage. At Ethan Crossing Recovery in Ohio, we want to ensure you have all of the right tools and resources to help you to do well during this…
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You may have heard about codependency and addiction. Yet, this topic is rather complex and can be hard to understand unless you are living in this experience. If you are finding it hard to manage your mental health, your addiction, or your loved one’s addiction, now is the time to find help and guidance. At…
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Dangerous drinking information can be hard to understand. When is it okay to drink alcohol? How much is safe? It’s important to know that there is no magic number of drinks or amount of alcohol you can consume that is considered safe. Alcoholism can impact people of all ages with all types and amounts of…
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Pain medications become important in many situations. They can help in acute situations, such as after an injury or surgery. Using them over time can be problematic, though, because pain medication addiction can occur even if you follow all of the rules. That’s why there are times when you need to reach out for help.…
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It can be difficult to watch your loved one struggle with drugs and alcohol. Beyond a doubt, you want them to put down those substances and walk away from them for good. It’s rarely that easy, however, there are things you can do to help your loved one. Addiction resources for families can give you…
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The first known use of opioids was back in 3400 BC when individuals cultivated opium poppies for their sedative properties. It quickly spread from Southwest Asia to Egypt and was referred to as the “joy plant.” There was no way of knowing way back then that this flower would be the source of what has…
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