Shame is having negative beliefs about yourself and your self-worth. People in recovery can experience a lot of shame simply for having become addicted in the first place. Financial troubles and problems finding and keeping employment are major triggers for relapse, but it is possible to take baby steps and get your finances in order. Recovering…

This will make it easier for them to make a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan. Alcohol abuse has a toxic effect on many of your organs, including the heart. The toxicity of alcohol damages and weakens the heart muscle over time. Contrary to popular belief, existing evidence shows that alcohol does not improve heart health. As…

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