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Addiction | Victory Addiction 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.

Recognizing Stressors in Addiction Recovery
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Recognizing Stressors in Addiction Recovery

By on May 8, 2023 in Addiction, Blog

As you work through addiction recovery, you may find that your confidence and strength builds as you continue to make smart decisions about your relationships, work, routines, and other aspects of life. But one thing that complicates those decisions is stress. The more you learn to anticipate stressful situations, the more able you will be to intervene before you...

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Can Alcohol Addiction Lead to a Behavioral Addiction? 
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Can Alcohol Addiction Lead to a Behavioral Addiction? 

By on Mar 10, 2023 in Addiction, Alcoholism, Blog

Does alcohol addiction make you more likely to develop behavioral addictions, such as gambling, shopping, or exercise addiction? Studies say yes.  An international research team from Yale University looked at various factors that contribute to the onset of addiction. They found that several genes and their variants can trigger both substance use disorders and...

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7 Alternatives to Opioid Pain Medication
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7 Alternatives to Opioid Pain Medication

By on Mar 1, 2023 in Addiction, Blog, Recovery

You have pain. Your doctor is no longer willing or able to offer you pain medication to treat it. This can seem infuriating, and it’s happening throughout the U.S. because of the rise in opioid-related overdose and death. You may be terrified about the lack of ability to stop your pain. What can you do? Opioids Work but Create Risk Opioids are powerful drugs that...

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How Veterans Can Transition Back to Civilian Life and Overcome Addiction Challenges
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How Veterans Can Transition Back to Civilian Life and Overcome Addiction Challenges

By on Feb 15, 2023 in Addiction, Blog, Veterans & Military

Transitioning from the intensity of military life back to civilian life isn’t simple for anyone. In some situations, it’s quite difficult to make this move, especially if you have been in combat or other intense scenarios in which your life and well-being have been on the line. Studies from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs make it clear. There’s ample risk to...

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