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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.

who is the ideal candidate to seek outpatient addiction treatment - outpatient sign
25
Jul

Who Is the Ideal Candidate to Seek Outpatient Addiction Treatment

More than 28 million Americans are children of alcoholics, of these, nearly 11 million are under the age of 18.This number does not account for parents that are addicted to other drugs. These numbers are staggering. One may wonder why these parents do not get help. Two of the main reasons are that they cannot...
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dangers of fentanyl - pills and syringe - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
22
Jul

Nationwide Alert on Dangers of Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a painkiller that is used to relieve pain in cancer patients. It is 100 times more powerful than morphine and as much as 50 times more powerful than heroin according to the DEA. Because it is so powerful, it should not be prescribed except under the close scrutiny of a doctor skilled in...
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relapse warning signs - distressed man - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
08
Jul

Relapse Warning Signs

There are many relapse warning signs to keep an eye out for when dealing with an alcoholic or drug addict. One of the first relapse warning signs is usually a change in attitude about recovery. A person who once enthusiastically attacked their recovery each day may become uninvolved regarding their twelve-step program. As they take...
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Causes and factors of alcoholism, factors that contribute to alcoholism - alcoholic - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
24
Jun

Factors That Contribute to Alcoholism

People in and out of the recovery community often wonder what the factors that contribute to alcoholism are. The factors that contribute to alcoholism have long been discussed within twelve-step meeting halls. Due to the damage that alcoholism does to the lives of those who have the disease and the people who love them, the...
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supporting a family member in their addiction - businessman with pills - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
17
Jun

Supporting a Family Member in Their Addiction

Anyone who is related to an addict has asked what the best way of going about supporting a family member in their addiction is. Addiction is often called a family disease. This is due to the fact that an addict’s use affects everyone in their life. A person in active addiction must tell themselves many...
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addiction stigmas - addiction - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
20
May

Overcoming Addiction Stigmas for a Successful Recovery

There is considerable misunderstanding surrounding the disease of addiction. These misconceptions have lead to stigmas, which can make recovery even more difficult for individuals who are seeking to resolve their addictions.  What is a stigma?
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making amends in addiction recovery - men talking - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
22
Apr

Making Amends in Addiction Recovery

Making amends in addiction recovery is not just about saying “I’m sorry.” For many of us, the many “I’m sorry’s” heard during someone’s active addiction start to have no meaning. Making amends in addiction recovery is essential for the addict to rid the self of the guilt and shame carried from specific behavior. It is...
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gratitude in recovery - what am i grateful for today - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
15
Apr

Gratitude in Addiction Recovery

Exercising gratitude in addiction recovery helps us have a positive outlook on life, keeps us humble and allows for unselfish behavior. Addiction destroys the mind, body and spirit. Those that have traveled the road of recovery know it’s a constant battle to keep their mindset positive and avoid ‘stinking thinking’ at all costs. By practicing...
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heroin and fentanyl epidemic - fentanyl - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
07
Apr

The Heroin Epidemic and Fentanyl

The ongoing opioid and heroin epidemics have wreaked havoc on the Northeastern and Appalachian regions of the United States. Unfortunately, the West Coast is beginning to see those same drug problems manifest as well. Since March 23rd, the city of Sacramento has witnessed 48 overdoses and 10 fatal overdoses. The culprit? Counterfeit pain pills laced...
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self-centeredness versus self-care addiction - daisy love me - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
01
Apr

Self-Centeredness Versus Self-Care in Addiction Recovery

Self-centeredness versus self-care in addiction recovery can be summed up like this: Self-centeredness is when one is so preoccupied with themselves and their drug of choice they disregard the feelings and needs of others. Self-care in addiction recovery is about acknowledging our past, accepting it, making amends, and being the best person we can be....
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