Addiction
10 Tips For Rebuilding Your Life After Addiction
Finishing addiction treatment is an incredible accomplishment. However, it doesn’t mark the end of your recovery journey. In the years ahead, you must take some important steps to build and maintain a healthy, sober life. Here are ten. 1. Repair Damaged Relationships When you lived with addiction, you probably behaved in ways you regret. Some […]
5 Ways To Overcome Drug Addiction & Quit For Good
Drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) is treatable. However, as with many other diseases, it takes a lot of hard work to overcome. If you or someone you love is struggling to stay drug-free, try these five tips. 1. Build A Support System When you live with drug addiction, it’s normal to feel alone. […]
The Power Of Support Systems In Addiction Recovery
When struggling with drug addiction, many people self-isolate. They often worry that their loved ones will judge them for having the disease. While isolation might seem like the safest option, it puts your life in serious danger. That’s because support systems play an essential role in addiction recovery. What Is A Support System? A support […]
Safe Injection Sites | What They Are & How They Work
Safe injection sites are controlled areas where people can inject legal or illicit drugs in controlled conditions. They are also known as supervised injection sites, safe injection facilities (SIFs), and supervised consumption facilities. Safe drug injection sites can reduce the risk of getting bloodborne diseases from shared needles. They can also reduce the risk of […]
Mixing Prescription Drugs & Alcohol | Harmful Interactions To Avoid
A recent study from the National Institute of Health reported 70% of Americans who drink alcohol also take medications that can cause drug interactions with the socially accepted legal substance. Many prescriptions come with warnings not to take them with alcohol. Combining alcohol consumption with prescription drugs can be a form of substance abuse. It […]
Addiction Vs. Recreational Drug Use
Many people use the terms “recreational drug use” and “drug addiction” interchangeably. While both conditions can cause serious health problems, they have some important differences. In particular, recreational drug use is a behavior, while drug addiction is a disease. What Is Recreational Drug Use? Recreational drug use occurs when a person uses a psychoactive drug […]
What Is Dose Dumping?
Have you ever taken a prescription drug labeled “extended-release?” Unlike an immediate-release drug, an extended-release drug has a slow drug release rate. That means it enters your system gradually throughout the day, which reduces the risk of overdose and allows you to take the drug less frequently. The most common types of extended-release drugs are […]
Holiday Sobriety: What Happens If I Relapse Over Christmas?
The holiday season can be both a joyous and a stressful time for many, including people in recovery from substance abuse. The prospect of reuniting with family members, buying gifts, or extending yourself emotionally in other ways can be overwhelming for people facing their first sober holiday season. Experiencing a relapse, especially in early recovery, […]
Are There Free Rehab Centers In Massachusetts?
One of the most common concerns individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol addiction grapple with is the cost of substance abuse treatment. In Massachusetts and across the United States, drug rehab can be very costly, especially if you lack health insurance. If you’re looking for free or low-cost rehab centers in Massachusetts, you […]
The Top 5 Addictive Substances
The top 5 addictive substances are heroin, cocaine, nicotine, barbiturates, and alcohol. These substances can cause people to quickly become addicted and are hard to stop using because of how they affect the mind and body.
Recovering Champions Is an accredited drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, that believes addiction treatment should not just address “how to stay sober” but needs to transform the life of the addict and empower him or her to create a more meaningful and positive life. We are dedicated to transforming the despair of addiction into a purposeful life of confidence, self-respect and happiness. We want to give recovering addicts the tools to return to the outside world completely substance-free and successful.
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