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Dangers of Popper Addiction

Poppers is a slang term for a type of inhalant drug. In particular, poppers tend to include the chemical amyl nitrite. They are sold as room aromas and deodorizers. Ultimately, that’s just clever marketing disconnected from the end use of amyl nitrite products. The reality is that people buy these deceptively-labeled products to get high …

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What Is the Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer?

If you or someone you care about is struggling with alcohol addiction, getting help is vital for many reasons. In addition to the harm excess drinking can cause a person’s relationships, family, job, safety, and general functionality, it also poses serious long-term health risks. Alcohol and breast cancer have an especially problematic relationship. If you’re looking …

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Moral Inventory Examples

In substance abuse treatment, many clients benefit from peer support. This can come in therapy or another group model like a 12-step program. Peer support gives clients accountability, helpful feedback, and a sense of community. The 12-step model, in particular, offers the benefit of a framework for completing a moral inventory. This refers to a …

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Moral Inventory and Recovery

If you or a loved one is considering beginning the journey toward freedom from substance abuse, know that this choice is commendable. While the road to recovery is never easy, great resources exist to help. Among the many great offerings available are 12-step programs, which link various self-reflective and transformative processes—such as doing a moral …

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What Are Defects of Character?

One of the most potent aspects of recovery from substance abuse is self-reflection. The 12-step program model includes self-reflection and has served countless individuals on the journey of addiction recovery since the 1930s. This model is effective because it helps participants identify defects of character or unhelpful coping mechanisms.If you’d like to learn more about …

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Depersonalization and Addiction

Most people feel disconnected from themselves or their everyday lives from time to time. But if such feelings are persistent and intrusive, they can cause substantial harm to relationships, work life, and daily functioning. Moreover, these states can have a powerful and destructive relationship with substance abuse. If you or a loved one is struggling …

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