Is Having a Stressful Job Likely to Lead to Alcoholism?

There are many things that can lead to alcoholism or problematic drinking. You might have a genetic predisposition that makes you more inclined to overindulge in alcohol. Some individuals point to problems at home when asked to pinpoint why they started drinking too much.

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Why Fitness and Exercise Are Key Components of Addiction Recovery

Recovering from an addiction is a long, difficult road for anyone to take on their own. Having a good support structure in place can help to make this process easier, but there is still a lot of legwork that the recovering addict has to do on their own in order to ensure that they don’t relapse. One of the best tools to combat this is exercise. Here’s why getting fit can help an individual recover from addiction.

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