How to Quit an Addictive Behavior

Rehab, therapy, and support groups - there are many ways to overcome addiction. It may not be easy at first, but don't give up! Find what works for you.
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How Substance Abuse Is Treated
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How Long Does It Take to Detox From Alcohol & Other Substances
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What Is a Sober Living House?
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How Outpatient Rehab Works
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The Benefits of Using Hypnotherapy in Addiction Treatment
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How Can I Find a Support Group Meeting Near Me?
Tips for maintaining sobriety
How to Stay Sober
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Addictions and Marriage Counseling
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How to Stop an Addiction
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An Overview of Alcoholics Anonymous
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Mindfulness Therapy as an Addiction Treatment
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What to Expect From Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Can Help Drug Addictions
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The Costs of Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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Al-Anon Topics for Beginners
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Detachment Is Letting Go of Someone Else's Addiction
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Going to Your First 12-Step Meeting
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Open vs. Closed 12-Step Meetings
Things you shouldn't do if you love an alcoholic
How to Help an Alcoholic
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What Is Motivational Interviewing?
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Substance Abuse and Addiction
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Definition of Abstinence in Addiction Treatment
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Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While on Antabuse?
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Free Alcohol and Drug Rehab and Recovery Programs
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Coping With a Loved One in Rehab
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The 12 Traditions of the AA Study Guide
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What Is the Serenity Prayer?
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A Study of Tradition 10
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A Study of Step 11 in AA
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Anonymity Is Last in the 12 Traditions of AA
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A Study of Tradition 7 in AA
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A Study of Tradition 2
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A Study of Step 5 of the 12-Step Program
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A Study of Step 10 of the 12-Step Program
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Tradition 1 of a 12-Step Program
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Understanding Step 3 of the AA Twelve Steps
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Tradition 5 Is the Purpose of AA and Al-Anon Groups
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Al-Anon and Alateen Programs
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A Study of Step 8
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Tradition 4: AA Group Autonomy and Responsibility
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A Study of Step 2
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A Study of Step 12 of the 12-Step Program
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A Study of Tradition 9 in A.A. and Al-Anon
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Tradition 6 in Alcoholics Anonymous
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A Study of Tradition 3
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Avoid Substituting Addictions to Maintain Abstinence
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What Does Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy Feel Like?
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Step 9 of A.A.: Making Amends
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A Study of Step 6
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How to Help an Addict: Resources and Treatment
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The Risks of Quitting Cold Turkey
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How Long Do Sugar Withdrawal Symptoms Last?
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How to Build Self-Esteem During Recovery From an Addiction
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SMART Recovery Program for Addiction
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What Are the 12 Steps of Recovery?
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How to Help When an Alcoholic or Addict Dies
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How to Support Someone Who Lost a Loved One to Drugs
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Step 1 in the Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Programs
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What Is Supportive-Expressive Therapy?
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Understanding Step 4 of the 12 Steps

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