A codependent relationship is a kind of dysfunctional relationship where one person is a caretaker, and the other person takes advantage. Codependent relationships are extremely common among people with substance abuse issues. Typically, one partner will take care of the other to the extent of enabling that partner’s addictive behavior. Often, the caretaker is raised in […]
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Positive thinking means you look for solutions and expect to find them.You don’t ignore problems, but instead of complaining about them or letting them overpower you, you actively look for ways to overcome them. You take responsibility for your life on a consistent basis because you understand you are in control of how your life’s
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When facing addictions such as alcohol abuse, drug dependency, gambling, sex addiction or even overeating, we are met with many obstacles that are unfamiliar to us. Having an experienced professional to advocate and guide you is the best way to assure success. Can-Am would like to bring awareness of the duties of an effective case
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There are a lot of benefits of rehab for drug and alcohol addictions. These will vary depending on the level of care you require, such as drug detox. However, you can expect to get the following out of quality drug and alcohol rehab programs: Addiction is a chronic disease, which means it can’t be cured but
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There are many kinds of addiction relapse triggers. They can be emotional, environmental or mental. Can-Am would like to bring awareness to 10 of the most common triggers in addiction recovery, along with quick tips on how to avoid them. 1. HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired The HALT acronym helps those in recovery keep an
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Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship dynamic where one person assumes the role of “the giver,” sacrificing their own needs and well-being for the sake of the other, “the taker.” The bond in question doesn’t have to be romantic; it can occur just as easily between parent and child, friends, and family members.The term “codependency” first
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Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition in children that results from alcohol exposure during the mother’s pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome causes damage to the brain and problems in physical development. The problems caused by fetal alcohol syndrome vary from child to child, but defects caused by fetal alcohol syndrome are not reversible. Can-Am would like
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