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	<title>Drug Addiction Treatment Blog &#187; Drug Addiction</title>
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		<title>Dual Help</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upon entering treatment I learned that I not only suffered from drug addiction but that i was also clinically depressed. In order for me to overcome my drug addiction it was pertinent that my depression was addressed.  I learned that a lot of my drug addiction was fueled by my depression.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Bizarre Florida Case Illustrates Sex Addiction Characteristics</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joanna@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction that this story illustrates. Caught in the throes of addiction, addicts will often go to extreme lengths to get their lust fix. For example, why did this man call 911 for sex? ]]></description>
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		<title>Recovery Relationship Gone Bad</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Relationships in early recovery can be very dangerous.  It is hard enough in early recovery to stay clean that the added pressure of a relationship can be extremely stressful.  The less drama in early recovery the better off.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Relapse a Necessity?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Relapse is not a necessity.  No matter what happens in an individuals recovery, my experience is if they continue to go to meetings, talk with their sponsor and work through the twelve steps then they have a good chance of remaining sober.  Many people in early recovery have the misconception that relapse is part of getting sober.  It does not have to be.  ]]></description>
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		<title>My Treatment Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My experience in treatment was an unexpected one.  My initial thoughts was it was going to be time for me to relax and get the drugs out of my system.  I had no idea of the hard work that lied ahead of me.  It was well worth it. ]]></description>
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		<title>Residential Drug Treatment Centers and Success Rates</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dscott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be skeptical of residential treatment centers that quote success rates and guarantees that seem to good to be true.]]></description>
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		<title>Can Helping an Alcoholic or Addict Keep You Sober?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joanna@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have been fortunate enough to get clean and sober then you are aware of 12 Step Programs.  Both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are teaching people the way to ensure staying clean and sober is to help another alcoholic-addict that wants help.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Drug Addiction Treatment Programs</title>
		<link>http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/2009/10/drug-addiction-treatment-programs/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/2009/10/drug-addiction-treatment-programs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joanna@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/?p=1350</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No one likes to think they live in an area that has become known for drug addiction.  Cities and states are riddled with substance abuse and drug addiction.  More than ever drug addiction treatment programs are becoming widely known and readily available because drug addiction is at an all time high.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Will Alcoholism Rehab Work For You?</title>
		<link>http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/2009/10/will-alcoholism-rehab-work-for-you/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/2009/10/will-alcoholism-rehab-work-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joanna@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/?p=1328</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Due to the present state of affairs in the economy many people are turning to alcohol for relief.  Unfortunately, he or she becomes addicted to the alcohol!  Now not only are he or she stressed out, the alcohol which used to work no longer works and is a large part of the problem.  Many individuals can stop drinking him or she has trouble staying stopped.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Willingness to Recover From Alcoholism and Drug Abuse</title>
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		<comments>http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/2009/10/willingness-to-recover-from-alcoholism-and-drug-abuse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joanna@recoveryconnection.org</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Willingness is a major factor in recovery from any type of addiction.  Many times a person who is alcoholic or drug addicted says “I am willing to get help” and the next thing family, friends and loved ones know is he or she is doing the same thing drinking and drugging.  ]]></description>
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