Tag: addiction
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A Journey of Recovery: Insights from My Rock Bottom Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Letting go is not an option for me today. One misstep, a fleeting moment of self-pity, or a poor choice could strip away everything and everyone that fills my life with purpose and love. To outsiders, my life might appear dismal; I manage to get by from paycheck to paycheck in a…
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To the Partner of a Functional Alcoholic
Get Pregnant Fast By: Clara Jensen Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 25, 2017 My spouse is incredibly close to ideal, embodying the dream partner I envisioned while playing dress-up in my mother’s vintage gowns. He’s the devoted dad that every child deserves, the kind of guy who looks me in the eyes and…
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A Mother’s Heartbreak: My Daughter’s Struggle with Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast As a dedicated mom, I was the one who volunteered for every school event, organized carpools, and led the local Girl Scouts. We shared family dinners at our dining table, instilled good manners in our children, and enjoyed vacations together. My husband and I had stable jobs, and our daughter, Emma, was…
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No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Child Struggles with Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the profound support our family received when my grandmother passed away. Friends and relatives arrived with casseroles, pies, and warm baked goods. Those gestures were not only about food; they represented love and community during a difficult time. My mother found solace in this support, allowing her to navigate…
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6 Essential Truths About Pursuing Alcoholism Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast One year ago, I made a pivotal decision that transformed my life: I sought treatment for alcoholism. For nine intense weeks, I was separated from my loved ones and my job, fighting to overcome a disease that was progressively taking over my existence. Today, I embrace a life I once believed was…
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Trump’s Stance on Opioids Ignores the Reality for Those Living with Chronic Pain
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent briefing in New Jersey on August 8, President Donald Trump labeled opioid medications as “no good,” suggesting that the way to tackle opioid addiction is by preventing initial usage. “The best way to prevent drug addiction and overdose is to prevent people from abusing drugs in the first place,”…
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A Disturbing Surge in Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioid Overdoses Among Americans
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I underwent a significant surgical procedure, and the recovery process was far from easy. Like many individuals who have surgery today, I was prescribed painkillers to manage the discomfort that over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen couldn’t alleviate. I adhered to the prescribed dosage meticulously, but as my recovery progressed, I…
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A Journey Through Addiction: My Rock Bottom Experience
Get Pregnant Fast I wouldn’t say I was the worst person in the world, but I was certainly on my way there. Addiction doesn’t start with chaos; it begins subtly, often disguised as harmless fun, only to spiral into more dangerous territory. For two and a half years, I drank every single day. Whether I…