It’s common to attend a party or sporting event and see people consuming large amounts of alcohol. Many individuals want to let loose and have fun for a few hours, then go back to their everyday lives. However, for some people, excessive drinking doesn’t end once the party is over. Some people find that they…
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During March Madness, fans all around the country watch their favorite college basketball teams battle to the championship. People often make fun wagers with friends or colleagues about the outcome of the playoffs, and March Madness parties are common. While the NCAA doesn’t allow drinking in the arenas where the games are played, there’s nothing…
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Some drug addictions are easier to spot than others. If someone is using illicit drugs, it’s easy to assume they have a drug addiction. When the substance is legal, it becomes more difficult. Knowing the signs of addiction can help you determine if a loved one has an addiction that requires drug rehab. What is…
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Prescription drugs can relieve pain and treat the symptoms of illness. However, they sometimes lead to drug abuse. Many of our clients at Fresh Start Recovery Center in Maryland struggle with prescription addition with benzodiazepines, opioids, barbiturates, and stimulants, even if they’ve been prescribed these medications by a doctor. It’s important to understand how these…
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If your doctor prescribed prescription painkillers following surgery or for chronic pain, you might have found yourself becoming addicted to them after long-term use. Painkiller addiction often leads to an obsession with finding more of the medication, even if you no longer have a prescription. Learn more about the signs of painkiller addiction and reach…
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At Fresh Start Recovery Center, we understand that gender-specific treatment gives men and women a chance to build a safe space during rehab. Our women’s program lets female clients discuss intimate details such as childhood abuse, childcare, and other sensitive topics. Our men’s program focuses on breaking down barriers so male clients can get the…
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When your children are happy, you have a sense of well-being and a job well done. However, it’s easy to internalize problems that your children face. Blaming yourself doesn’t help your child deal with all the pressure they are under to succeed and perform. You can actually make it worse by hovering over them and…
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Valentine’s Day celebrates love in all forms. in order to honor your commitment to sobriety and clean living, you may have to make changes to how you celebrate this Valentine’s Day. Doing what’s right for you is a form of self-love, and you need to be able to love yourself before you can love and…
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Heroin is a highly addictive illegal drug produced solely for recreational purposes. To make heroin, morphine is mixed with sugar, powdered milk, quinine, or starch. This stretches out the dosage and increases the revenue stream for those who produce heroin illicitly. Heroin addiction often follows prescription drug addiction. Heroin addiction can have a number of…
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It’s easy to drink more than you intended to when celebrating with friends. On Super Bowl Sunday, many people have a beer in one hand and a bag of chips in the other. While watching the game of the year, you may drink more than you intended to. So, how do you avoid binge drinking…
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