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What to Expect When Your Child Enters Rehab

Note: This is from writer B.H. sharing her experiences of what it’s like to have a child going to rehab and the feelings she experienced during this time. What’s It…

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The Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Immedidate Effects of Alcohol When you drink alcohol, it has more effects on the body that you might initially realize. From the second that you consume the first sip, alcohol…

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The Difference between a Relapse and a Slip

Note: This post is another from our contributing writer B.H. who has been regularly sharing her stories and experiences with her son’s struggle with addiction.  When an addict completes a…

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Alcohol and Vitamin Deficiency

Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Depletes Your Vitamins There are several risks involved when you consume alcohol. Your body can be affected on many levels from drinking alcoholic beverages. If you are…

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Alcohol and Depression: How Are They Associated?

Can Alcohol Worsen Depression Symptoms? If you are depressed, you might be more tempted to drink. Alcohol consumption is common today. Many people think a drink might help them through…

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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover the Cost of Addiction Treatment?

Blue Cross Blue Shield Overview Blue Cross Blue Shield is a well-known provider of medical insurance coverage. Many people who have coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield might not know…

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Does Humana Cover the Cost of Addiction Treatment?

Humana Insurance Overview As one of the country’s largest health insurance companies, Humana insures millions of people across the United States. Many people don’t know the specifics of what their…

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Setting Boundaries With An Addict: When the Addict in Recovery Moves Back Home

Note: This post on setting boundaries with an addict is part of our series of posts written by a guest contributor who is bravely sharing her stories about her son’s…

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Codependency and the Addicted Loved One

Note: This is the second post in contributing writer B.H.’s own story about her son and his struggle with addiction. Her first post detailing her story and journey is here. …

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My Son’s Drug Addiction: The Beginning (From Writer BH)

Note: The following is a story in someone’s own words– BH– whose son dealt with addiction. The writer wishes to remain anonymous but over the next few weeks, several of…

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