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Addiction

The Importance of Struggling Your First Year Sober

Addiction

The Importance of Struggling Your First Year Sober

By Ethos

Everything worthwhile requires effort. You can’t build a home, a career, or a meaningful relationship without putting in some hard work. Sobriety is in the same category. Diligence can help ens

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Parental Addiction Affects the Whole Family

Addiction

Parental Addiction Affects the Whole Family

By Ethos

Battling addiction as a parent is toughAddiction is hard enough on itsown. The presence of children makes iteven harder and may make recovery seem impossible. It’s always difficult to get sober, a

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The Value of Setting Boundaries in Recovery

Addiction

The Value of Setting Boundaries in Recovery

By Ethos

A close relationship with an addict can mean that boundaries are crossed again and again. A person suffering from addiction can develop uncharacteristic behavior that leads to volatile and unhealthy r

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Pharmaceutical Companies Are Paying for Their Part in the Opioid Crisis

Addiction

Pharmaceutical Companies Are Paying for Their Part in the Opioid Crisis

By Ethos

Cracking down on opioid suppliersThough opioid deaths havesubsided slightly from their record high levels in 2017, addiction and overdoseare still sweeping the nation. Thankfully, our city, state, and

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Understanding How Childhood Trauma Affects Substance Abuse

Addiction

Understanding How Childhood Trauma Affects Substance Abuse

By Ethos

Childhood trauma, also called<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html" id=""> Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)</a> by the Centers for Disease Contro

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Recovery, Not Relapse: Why States are “Sentencing” Drug Users to Treatment Programs

Addiction

Recovery, Not Relapse: Why States are “Sentencing” Drug Users to Treatment Programs

By Ethos

Is Addiction a Crime?America has been fighting a “Waron Drugs” since the 1970s, with drug dealers and users alike facing strictcriminal penalties. Yet, opioid use andoverdose have become a crisis

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Reframing the Way We Talk About Addiction

Addiction

Reframing the Way We Talk About Addiction

By Ethos

Language is more important than we give it credit- the way we frame a conversation and paint a mental picture is immenselyinfluential on how that information is received. The words we use regarding dr

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Relapse Prevention

Addiction

Relapse Prevention

By Ethos

Relapse is common during recovery, but it doesn’t have to derail your progress. With the right tools and support, you can learn to overcome challenges, recognize warning signs, and create a life that supports long-term sobriety. No matter if you’re new to recovery or you’re looking to reinforce your skills, relapse prevention is a powerful […]

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What Is the Johnson Intervention and Should I Use It for My Loved One?

Addiction

What Is the Johnson Intervention and Should I Use It for My Loved One?

By Ethos

An intervention is when you confront a loved one about how their substance use has affected you and everyone they love. Many families choose to have an intervention when a loved one’s substance

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What is Gene Therapy and Can it Prevent Addiction?

Addiction

What is Gene Therapy and Can it Prevent Addiction?

By Ethos

Groundbreaking advancements in the experimentalarea of gene therapy have the potential to revolutionalize the landscape ofaddiction treatment as well as a broad range of other diseases. The first gene

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