By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: September 4, 2020 Updated: October 28, 2020 As World Suicide Prevention Day draws near, we can prepare ourselves to recognize this day with solemnity and understanding. Since its inception in 2003, the International Association for Suicide Prevention has been working to decrease the number of suicides across…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: September 3, 2020 Updated: October 28, 2020 As Suicide Prevention Week draws near, many people around the country will recognize the time by raising suicide awareness, among other things. The week of September 6 – 12 is formally recognized as Suicide Prevention Week. It provides a marker…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: September 2, 2020 Updated: August 11, 2021 With September here, people all across the country will be taking some time to recognize National Recovery Month. This special month honors those who are in drug addiction recovery or alcohol addiction recovery. It is also a time to uplift…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: September 1, 2020 Updated: October 28, 2020 As we approach the month of September, it brings a special feeling for many people who are on the journey of addiction recovery. Every year, in September, people around the country commemorate National Recovery Month. If you are dealing with…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 31, 2020 Updated: September 29, 2020 The ongoing opioid epidemic has contributed to the increase in heroin use in the United States. People use heroin to get a greater high that they may not find in prescription medication or other drugs. Addiction treatment centers in Illinois…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 28, 2020 Updated: September 29, 2020 When you struggle with drug addiction, you may turn to an addiction treatment center for help. However, entering a facility for the first time can be intimidating. You may have no idea what to expect or what drug treatment centers…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 26, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 Once you decide that you are ready to do something about your addiction, It is time to get professional help. Alcohol treatment centers in Illinois can play an integral part in your recovery. When you get the help you need…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 25, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 Are Millennials drinking less than previous generations? Current trends with Millennials and alcohol suggest that, while Millennials haven’t given up alcohol, they are finding new ways to drink less. The decrease in alcohol consumption may be due to a wide…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 24, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 Due to the stigma often associated with medication, painkiller addiction can be hidden in plain sight, making it difficult to diagnose or identify. The person using the painkillers may not realize how far their addiction has progressed. Family or friends…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 21, 2020 Updated: September 29, 2020 Dealing with heroin addiction is an uphill battle. Heroin is one of the most addictive controlled substances. It produces severe withdrawal symptoms, cravings, mental disorders, and health problems. Recovery requires extensive treatment for heroin addiction, as well as ongoing support…
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