Trying to kick a bad habit can be huge for people struggling with drug addiction. It can be even harder for those trying to help a loved one who can’t seem to stop. Many who take illegal or prescription drugs cycle in and out of rehab programs only to find themselves back where they started. This seemingly endless cycle may leave loved ones wondering why these programs fail to achieve long-term success.

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Millions of Americans are currently suffering from alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, it can destroy lives, relationships, families, and more. This leads to many of those struggling to seek treatment for alcohol addiction. Of course, there is a plethora of alcohol addiction treatment centers around the country. This begs the question: how do you pick the right alcohol rehab program?

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Last month Narconon Suncoast celebrated its 8th anniversary of saving lives. The drug and alcohol rehab center located in Clearwater, Florida opened its doors to welcome the community in commemoration of almost a decade of service to the community. Through its unique drug-free and holistic approach to rehabilitation it has been helping people from across the United States to overcome addiction while also providing drug education to those who still have the choice never to go down that road.

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While the holidays are an exciting time of year, they also come with large crowds, the pressure of small talk, excessive drinking, and the stress of preparation. For those in addiction recovery, this is a long list of triggers that can be detrimental to their sobriety. This is why it is so valuable for family members and loved ones to be there as a support network for those in recovery.

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The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be an incredibly challenging time for those in addiction recovery. Managing recovery during the holidays can be challenging, but there are things loved ones can do to create a healthy and safe environment for it.

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For those in addiction rehab or recovery, the holidays can be full of cravings, triggers, and high-risk situations for relapse. It is crucial for those in the individual’s support network to do what they can to help mitigate these risks. Though a recovering individual’s sobriety is their own responsibility, a bit of support during the holidays can go a long way.

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Narconon Suncoast, a residential drug treatment center in Clearwater, FL, has actively participated in the fight against fentanyl use in Florida for decades. This year is no different with the facility sharing a strong message about the dangers of Fentanyl during Substance Abuse Prevention Month.

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Finding reasons why treatment is too logistically difficult to pull off or any other reasons why getting treatment is impossible, is an easy trap to fall into. There can be many reasons people use to avoid committing to long-term residential care for substance abuse. Let’s go over and address some of the main factors people must confront in order to seek adequate treatment.

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A glimpse into a long-time friend in recovery’s mindset after a relapse, and what it takes to maintain long-term sobriety. Sometimes the confidence given by an extended clean-time can lead to complacency, lapse of judgment, and slowly decaying morals. Time is not a factor to judge your success by, only your commitment to a better, drug-free life.

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A person can come into treatment with the perspective of being punished or with the perspective of opportunity. Here I examine why viewing treatment as opportunity versus punishment can make all the difference.

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