Coping and Recovery
Addiction affects relationships with family and friends. Learn to communicate better with loved ones and start working on your relationship with yourself.
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Suboxone Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Morphine Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Tramadol Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Communicating With Someone Who Has an AddictionMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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What Not to Say to Someone With a Drug AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries When Dealing With AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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When Someone Dies From AddictionReviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Sleep Problems in Recovering AlcoholicsReviewed by David Susman, PhD
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How to Make Friends Without AlcoholFact checked by Adah Chung
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Sugar Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Setting Boundaries With Addicted GrandparentsBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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What Is Recovery?Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Top 5 Triggers of Relapse and How to Avoid ThemMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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5 Best Gifts for Recovering Alcoholics and AddictsReviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How Antabuse Medication Helps Drinkers Stay SoberMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Stop Enabling an Alcoholic or AddictMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Behaviors That Can Make Addicts DangerousBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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5 Games Drug Addicts May Be PlayingBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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Substance/Medication-Induced Sleep DisorderBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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The 7 Best Online Sobriety Support Groups of 2020Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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Information for Friends and Families of AlcoholicsMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Benefits of Using Hypnotherapy in Addiction TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Find a Support Group Meeting Near YouMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Exercising the Alcoholic Brain May Help RecoveryMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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大酒鬼Anonymou书sMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Stay Sober: 12 Tips for Your RecoveryReviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Counseling Helps Marriages in Trouble With AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Quit an Addiction: Advice on StoppingMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Alcoholics Anonymous WorksMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Mindfulness Therapy as an Addiction TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What to Expect From Drug and Alcohol Rehab ProgramsMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Can Help Drug AddictionsBy Buddy T
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The Costs of Alcohol and Drug TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Al-Anon Meeting Topics for BeginnersBy Buddy T
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How to Talk to Your Doctor When You Use SubstancesMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Detachment From a Family Member With AlcoholismBy Buddy T
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Going to Your First 12-Step MeetingMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Open and Closed 12-Step MeetingsMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Neurotransmitters Are Key to Treating AlcoholicsMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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A Higher Power, Spirituality, and AddictionBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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10 Things to Stop Doing If You Love an AlcoholicMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Motivational Interviewing as a Treatment for AddictionBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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Simple Al-Anon Meeting TopicsBy Buddy T
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What Is Abstinence in Addiction Treatment?Fact checked by Adah Chung
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Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While on Antabuse?Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Couples Counseling Can Help With Addiction IssuesMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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10 Myths About Motivational InterviewingBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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Free Alcoholism and Drug Rehab ProgramsFact checked by Andrea Rice
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Coping With a Family Member in Alcohol or Drug RehabReviewed by David Susman, PhD
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The 12 Traditions of Alcoholics AnonymousMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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The Serenity Prayer in 12-Step RecoveryFact checked by Emily Swaim
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An Alternative for Alcoholics and DivorceBy Buddy T
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A Study of Tradition 10 of the 12 TraditionsBy Buddy T
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The Intent Behind Alcoholics Anonymous' Step 11By Buddy T
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Anonymity: Last of the 12 Traditions in AABy Buddy T
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Tradition 7 of the 12 Traditions of AABy Buddy T
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A Study of Tradition 2 - The 12 Traditions of A.A.By Buddy T
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A Study of Step 5 of the 12 Steps ProgramBy Buddy T
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东部的反酗酒戒酒硫植入使用欧元peBy Buddy T
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A Look at Step 10 of AA's 12-Step ProgramBy Buddy T
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A Study of Tradition 1 of the 12 TraditionsBy Buddy T
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Understanding Step 3 of the AA Twelve StepsBy Buddy T
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Tradition 5 as the Purpose of AA and Al-Anon GroupsBy Buddy T
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All About Al-Anon and AlateenBy Buddy T
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A Study of Tradition 8 of the 12 Traditions of AABy Buddy T
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Components of Effective Addiction Treatment ProgramsBy Buddy T
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A Study of Step 8 of the 12 Steps ProgramBy Buddy T
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What Freedoms the Fourth Tradition Grants AA GroupsBy Buddy T
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A Study of Step 2 of the 12 Steps: FaithBy Buddy T
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A Look at Step 12 of AA's 12-Step ProgramBy Buddy T
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A Study of Tradition 9 of the 12 TraditionsBy Buddy T
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Tradition 6 in Alcoholics AnonymousBy Buddy T
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A Study of Tradition 3 of the 12 TraditionsBy Buddy T
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To Maintain Abstinence Avoid Substituting AddictionsBy Buddy T
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What Does Hypnosis Feel Like?Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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A Study of Step 9 of the 12 Step ProgramBy Buddy T
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A Study of Step 6 of the 12-Step ProgramBy Buddy T
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How to Help an Addicted Friend or RelativeMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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What Are the Risks of Quitting Cold Turkey?Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Build Self-Esteem During Recovery From an AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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A Review of the SMART Addiction Recovery ProgramBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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The 12 Steps of Recovery ProgramsMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Help When an Alcoholic or Addict DiesBy Buddy T
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How to Be Supportive After a Death From DrugsReviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Step 1 in the Alcoholics Anonymous ProgramBy Buddy T
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The Ways Family Members May Be Enabling an AlcoholicBy Buddy T
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How Supportive-Expressive Therapy Treats AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Understanding Step 4 of the 12 StepsBy Buddy T
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Quit-Smoking Drug Chantix May Help Heavy DrinkersReviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Tips for Explaining a Parent's Addiction to ChildrenMedically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
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传统的研究11 12 AA的传统By Buddy T
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Successful Addiction Treatment Should Include Family TherapyBy Buddy T
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Al-Anon开场白和改善家庭生活eFact checked by Andrea Rice
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Naltrexone Treatment for Opioid Addiction and AlcoholismMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Neurotherapy Treatment for AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Is Vivitrol Safe and Effective for Alcohol and Opioid Dependence Treatment?By Amy Morin, LCSW
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Xanax Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & TreatmentReviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Ativan Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and TreatmentMedically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Phenibut Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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9 Tips for Cutting Back on DrinkingMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Kratom Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Methadone Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Exercise Can Help You Beat an AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Ambien Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & TreatmentFact checked by Andrea Rice
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How to Help Someone With a Drinking ProblemMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Is Used to Treat AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Learn About Women Seeking Recovery from AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Feel Better During Drug or Alcohol WithdrawalMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Controlling Alcohol Cravings With MedicationReviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Can Campral Help Your Recovery?Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Sertraline Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Safely Stop Using MethadoneMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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5 Ways to Curb Your Drug Cravings and Avoid RelapseBy Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
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How Topiramate Is Used to Treat AlcoholismMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Learn How Effective Drug Addiction Treatment IsMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The Third Stage of Rehab Is Maintaining AbstinenceBy Buddy T
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Developing Healthy Relationships in RecoveryBy Buddy T
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Help Maintain Sobriety With Money ManagementBy Buddy T
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The Stages of Change Model of Overcoming AddictionMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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When You Should Completely Quit DrinkingMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Once-A-Month Naltrexone InjectionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Using Topiramate to Treat Alcohol and Other AddictionsMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Exercise and Nutrition for Alcohol or Drugs AbstinenceBy Buddy T
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Ondansetron Can Prevent Alcohol CravingsMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Know When You're Enabling an AddictBy Buddy T
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Non-Spiritual Alcohol and Drug Treatment ProgramsBy Buddy T
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The Second Stage of Recovery Is Early AbstinenceBy Buddy T
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The 4 Stages of Alcohol and Drug Rehab RecoveryMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Using Drugs Like Antabuse and Campral to Stop DrinkingBy Buddy T
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The First Stage of Recovery Is Treatment InitiationBy Buddy T
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Developing a Drug-Free Lifestyle to Maintain AbstinenceBy Buddy T
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Using Exercise to Aid Alcohol and Drug RecoveryBy Buddy T
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Smoking Is More Harmful for Recovering AlcoholicsBy Buddy T
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10 Ways to Overcome an Addictive PersonalityMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Tips for Coping With Withdrawal Nausea and VomitingMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Ease Withdrawal Insomnia During RecoveryMedically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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Coping With Drug Withdrawal Diarrhea and Stomach PainMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Tips for Fever Management During WithdrawalMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What to Know About Treating Addiction With VivitrolMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Withdrawal From Drug AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Help for Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Is Drinking in Moderation Possible for Alcoholics?Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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3 Medications for Alcoholism TreatmentMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Cope With Withdrawal CravingsMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome After DetoxingMedically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Dealing With Emotional Pain: How Can I Stop Hurting?Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Preventing Alcohol Abuse DisordersMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Overcoming Addiction: How to Get It Under Control for GoodMedically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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What Is an Intervention?Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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Personal Alcohol and Drug Recovery StoriesFact checked by Adah Chung
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Jean's Alcoholics Anonymous StoryBy Jean
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The Benefits of Quitting AlcoholBy Buddy T
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Being Honest About Why You SmokeMedically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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Two Weeks After Quitting Smoking: What to ExpectReviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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A Change in Attitude at Two Months Smoke-FreeBy Terry Martin
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Confessions of a Closet SmokerBy Terry Martin
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The Role of Acceptance in Coping With Alcohol AddictionMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The Pros and Cons of Replacing Alcohol With WeedMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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A Story of Recovery From Drinking and SmokingBy Terry Martin
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How to Quit Smoking Cold TurkeyReviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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When Alcoholic Liver Disease Hits Close to HomeMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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A Poem About Quitting Smoking (Quitter Musings)By Terry Martin
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A Secret Smoker's Personal Quit StoryBy Terry Martin
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You Can Find a Way to Quit DrinkingBy Buddy T
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End-Stage Alcoholism: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, TreatmentFact checked by Emily Swaim
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Quit Smoking While You Are Young: Kerri's StoryBy Terry Martin
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Smoking Cessation Guide and Forum ModeratorsBy Terry Martin
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Sometimes Al-Anon Members Choose DivorceBy Donna T.
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Is Tough Love Effective in Treating Addiction?By Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD