About.com Health: Facing the Music

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor The road to recovery from alcohol or drug addiction can be a long one. Two of the most important things to remember are that it is possible, and that the life waiting for you (or your loved one) can be the fresh start you've always wanted. Preparing to Make a Change Drinking and using can become such ways of life that it may seem difficult to determine where and how to begin imagining a life without them. Setting yourself up to succeed takes more than saying, "I'm ready." I've Tried. Why Can't I Quit? The Risks of Heavy Drinking Drugs and Health Risks Your Options Many say they want to quit, but that they just don't know how. There are a variety of treatments, and determining the ones that are best for you is very much not a "one size fits all" effort. The Stages of Rehabilitation What Are My Options if I Don't Want Faith to Be Part of My Recovery? What Really Happens at Rehab Centers? One of these options is a residential treatment facility. Stories of celebrities going in and out of rehab centers like they're drive-thrus seem to have tainted public opinion of how structured and useful these programs truly are. Supporting a Loved One in Rehab When You Can't Afford a Rehab Facility From Those Who've Been There These stories, from users just like you, share details of "hitting bottom" and what they learned from it. Read More Personal Stories, or Share Your Own "How I Quit Drinking" "My Last Relapse" "My Experience in Rehab" Health Ads Health Opiate Rehab Centers Alcohol Rehab Clinic Quit Drinking Mental Health Rehab Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Gluten-Free Frozen Waffles Are You Ready for Some Football...Injuries? Keep Kids Healthy This School Year 5 Ways to Get the Best Ab Workout Can Accutane Cause Irritable Bowel?   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Read / Share Osteoarthritis Gets No Respect! What's the Best Walking City? BPD and Telling Lies Advertisement