The relationship between sex, addiction, and sobriety is complex. Among the many stress triggers in life, sexuality may be a hidden one. Sexual desires and orientation can contribute to addiction. Drugs and alcohol use can increase risky sexual behaviors. Sometimes people use drinking and drug use to achieve their highest level of sexual activity. Many also use […]
Most people who get addicted probably do not plan on making substance use an addictive habit. They might wonder when and how using drugs and alcohol turned into an addiction that is so hard to break from. If you can identify the warning signs of an addictive tendency, substance use does not have to become
When Your Partner Chooses Drug Over You According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMSHA), 18.5 million Americans have a drug or alcohol use disorder. That means 1 in 25 Americans has a substance use disorder. And, many of those people have partners, lovers, spouses, and romantic relationships. Most of us, in
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Non-alcoholic beer is quickly becoming massively popular across the globe. This is, in part, fueled by the rise of craft beer as a standard thing. But, it’s also being pushed by health-conscious individuals including recovering and “recovered” alcoholics. For many of us, non-alcoholic beer can seem like an easier way out of having to avoid
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Moving out of rehab and back into the “real” world is a big deal for most of us. But, starting a new job, complete with the stresses and expectations of a job can make this worse. The closer the new job starts to the end of rehab, the harder it will be. Of course, getting
Over 85% of the U.S. population drinks. For the less than 15% of us who don't, refusing alcohol at social events, bars, and with friends, that can feel like ostracization. This is especially true for individuals who used to drink, especially a lot, and are finding new ways to spend time with friends, without alcohol. If you're
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Seeking out addiction treatment can be one of the best steps you ever take for yourself or your loved ones. With over 18.5 million people in the United States struggling with a substance use disorder, addiction causes more deaths, physical health problems, and mental health problems than nearly anything else. Getting treatment means choosing between
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Over 19.7 million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder. Each year, some 11% of us reach out and go to either inpatient or outpatient rehab. For many, once that 30-90-day program is over, so is rehab. Substance use disorder treatment has come a long way in a few short decades, and the length and
Over 2 million Americans are addicted to an opioid drug, ranging from heroin to prescription medication. The opioid crisis has slowed down since its peak, but opioid addictions still ravage the lives of millions of Americans every year. And, many of those people aren’t criminals, they have houses, they have jobs, families, and outwardly good
Did you know that you shouldn’t drink alcohol while taking Klonopin? While you might be tempted to do so, mixing these 2 substances can cause serious risks. In this article, we here at Laguna Shores will break down why Klonopin and alcohol don’t mix and why you should avoid it while taking this medication. Read
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