Loving other people usually means showing affection and being nice to them, but this is not always the case. Sometimes loving somebody can mean treating them in a harsh or stern manner

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What happens in a rehab?

A rehab facility might seem like a scary place but in reality, the drug rehab staff wants to see you succeed and is there to help.

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Addiction Recovery is a Spiritual Journey

Recovery from addiction means not merely stopping using alcohol or drugs, but bringing about a change in his personality.

10 Jun 2013Read more →

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You love an addict? This is how you can help him or her..

Here are a few strategies you might try to help the addict or alcoholic in your life: Help them hit bottom faster (do not rescue them) Make an ultimatum Stop reacting and detach Put your self-care and sanity first There is some overlap here. You might use more than one strategy at a time. Let’

7 Jun 2013Read more →

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Helping an addict who doesn’t want to be helped

When it comes to dealing with an addict or alcoholic, it is apparent that some persons are more prone to substance abuse than others. However, the biggest issue that comes up is usually not about the abuser themselves, it’s most commonly everyone that the abuser is affecting – loved ones, family and

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Preventing Relapse with Hope

It is a known fact that addiction is highly relapse-prone. In fact, sobriety can be described as nothing but 'preventing a relapse'. In some ways, the hardest part of establishing and maintaining long-term recovery comes when the initial, intensive part of treatment has been completed.

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What happens to the family of an addict in recovery?

We have earlier posted about the impact of addiction on a family; in this post we look at what happens when a loved one finally gets help at a rehab, and what the family can expect.

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What about the addict’s family (while he/ she is in rehab?)

When an addicted family member finally enters recovery in a rehab like Hope Trust, the rest of the family often breathes a collective sigh of relief. For months or years, they have likely experienced many emotional responses to the chaos of substance abuse – anger, fear, embarrassment, guilt, shame,

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