Addiction Recovery Blog - DreamLife Recovery

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September 22, 2020

How to Confront Someone You Love About Their Drug Addiction

When someone in the family is suffering from drug addiction, it affects everyone. You may feel angry, confused, and terrified. You may be baffled by the changes in your loved one, desperate to get them…

For Loved Ones

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September 16, 2020

Giving it Another Go: Emily’s Recovery Story

At first, Emily used cocaine as a party drug, but when she started doing it while sober, she knew she had a problem. She hid her cocaine use from friends and family and continued going…

Recovery Story

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September 9, 2020

Finding Peace and Positivity: Jay’s Story

Addicted to percocet and living in the back closet of his job, Jay’s life was unmanageable. It got to the point that he didn’t want to live this way and he knew that it was…

Recovery Story

August 30, 2020

Drugs and The Dark Web: A Dangerous Combination

Drugs and The Dark Web There is a lot of information and many assumptions about the dark web. Most people have no idea what the dark web is, how it works or what really takes…

Substance Abuse

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August 17, 2020

Are You a High Functioning Alcoholic? Remember These 9 Signs

Did you know that almost 20% of alcoholics are considered high functioning? But what are the signs of a high functioning alcoholic? Read more...

Substance Abuse

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August 13, 2020

Are You Enabling Addiction? Signs You’re an Enabler

Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a family disease. Although the drinker or drug user is obviously sick, his or her loved ones also become sick. The family worries, they incessantly try to control the…

For Loved Ones