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Fair Oaks Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.

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10
Sep

7 Tips for Living With a Recovering Addict

These tips for Living with a recovering addict begin with an open mind, the power to let go, and a lot of patience. Addiction is a family disease, it affects not only the one addicted, but everyone close to him. Recovery is forever and transitioning from an inpatient treatment center to life at home may...
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Dual Addiction Treatment, therapist taking notes while patient lies on couch - dual diagnosis treatment
17
Aug

Defining Dual Diagnosis

For well over twenty years in addiction and behavioral health circles, the question was debated: Just what is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? The most common definition is that persons who need Dual Diagnosis Treatment suffer from both addictions and psychiatric conditions.What Alcoholics Anonymous Says about Dual Diagnosis:Alcoholics Anonymous has long maintained (70 years) that people who...
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03
Aug

Disease of Addiction

What is the Disease of Addiction? The disease of addiction was once spurred by the false notion that addicts and alcoholics suffered from a lack of will power. There are many circles today that still believe this to be fact, but over time much research has been done to prove the contrary. The first known...
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Cycle of Addiction
24
Jul

Cycle of Addiction

In 21st century America, addiction appears to be the ‘diagnosis du jour’. Acceptance of addiction in our culture can be measured by popular opinion that reflects and/or assigns the diagnosis to anyone who over-indulges in food, exercise, shopping, gambling, traveling, internet activity, and so on and so on. In contrast, medical and behavioral health clinicians...
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03
Jul

How to Support a Recovering Addict

Sometimes it is a long road from the time a loved one needs help, and when they agree to get help. No matter if they get better or not, it is possible to have happiness and purpose in life. During my husband’s addiction, I did many things that enabled him to grow worse and worse...
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definition of addiction vs. dependence, definition of addiction, street signs pointing different directions - addiction vs. dependence - is there a difference between addiction versus dependence? Fair Oaks Recovery Center of California - sacramento drug addiction and alcoholism treatment center, Addiction vs. Dependence,
02
Jul

Addiction vs. Dependence

When considering the definition of addiction vs. dependence, past thinking made it fairly simple to differentiate between the two terms. Although addiction and dependence possess similar symptoms, the manifestations and associated behaviors differ significantly. Let’s Look at Past Definitions, Creating the Distinctions of the Two Addiction vs. Dependence Suppose a person begins to use a...
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hand drawing a clock set to time to detox - alcohol withdrawal symptoms - how to know if your client needs alcohol detoxification - Fair Oaks Recovery Center of california - sacramento alcohol addiction treatment and alcohol detox center
19
Jun

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms – Does My Client Need Detox?

Alcohol withdrawal is a serious medical condition that can be fatal, if not properly treated. The severity of alcohol withdrawal syndrome varies, depending upon the individual’s alcohol consumption and any other underlying medical conditions. Identifying alcohol withdrawal symptoms in an individual is important so that he or she can receive appropriate medical attention and recovery...
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a couple on the beach at sunset under an umbrella - enabling behavior and codependency - Fair Oaks Recovery Center of california - sacramento drug addiction treatment center
11
Jun

Enabling Behavior and Codependency

Enabling Behavior and Codependency The most confusing and piercing words that describe the contributions of friends and family to the disease of addiction are enabling behavior and codependency. With the best of intentions, unconditional love, unwavering commitment and a blind eye to reality, we unknowingly become dance partners with the disease. Our enabling behavior is...
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Opiate Withdrawal Timeline, concerned woman standing with her head in her hand - opiate withdrawal timeline - Fair Oaks Recovery Center of california - sacramento drug rehab and opiate detoxification center
26
May

Opiate Withdrawal Timeline

Opiates are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers, such as hydrocodone, morphine, and oxycodone, but also the street drug heroin. The two different substances may seem worlds apart, but in actuality, they are very much the same. Oftentimes, opioid pain medications are prescribed post-surgery or for a chronic pain condition. Some people are...
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Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Medication pills and bottles - How Do I Know if my loved one is suffering from Prescription Drug Abuse - Fair Oaks Recovery Center of California drug and alcohol addiction treatment - Sacramento Drug Rehab
02
May

Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse

How do I know if my loved one is suffering from prescription drug abuse? There are warning some signs of prescription drug abuse. If you think that someone you love may have a problem with prescription drug abuse, look for some of the following indications: Opioids: Increased anxiety, panic attacks, psychosis, depression, irritability, lowered motivation,...
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