The addiction epidemic spreading throughout our nation has been growing at an unprecedented rate. It has been a problem for a number of years, but the past couple decades have been the worst of it. One of the largest contributing factors to the current state has been the widespread opioid epidemic and opiate medication abuse. Of course, […]
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Food has been known for centuries as one of the most powerful healing tools for man. There have been a lot of recent complications added to our foods. It has been changed around for the worse, and we have used chemicals which should not be ingested on our foods. The soil which holds the nutrients […]
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Learning to live without drugs is not an easy process. It’s like trying to become a different person. You’ve gotten used to relying on that buzz to get you through the day or night. The thought of being just a sober, bored person does not appeal to you at all. Regular life and regular people […]
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Being a parent in today’s world presents challenges that were unheard of in generations past. One of the reasons parents must be extra-vigilant today is the possibility of their teen abusing drugs or alcohol. Also, parents are conflicted about how to avoid crossing the thin line between being watchful without seeming intrusive or overprotective. With […]
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When it comes to rehabilitation programs and facilities, finding the right rehab center for yourself or a loved one can be stressful and overwhelming. But, you don’t want to rush the process and choose a program that isn’t the best one for your needs. Recovery from addiction is one of the most challenging things a person can […]
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If you have a history of abusing drugs or alcohol, you enjoyed some type of benefit or reward from their use. There might have been a sense of euphoria or relief that came from substance use, prompting you to continue the behavior. What Is Contingency Management? Contingency management is a type of behavioral strategy that is […]
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The world has become heavily reliant on technology in recent years. Digital technology has become prevalent. There may be a growing application for technology in the world of addiction treatment. Technology such as apps, virtual reality and online access provides people with additional ways to get the help they need to better manage a substance […]
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One thing is certain. We’ve never heard an addiction treatment professional claim that overcoming addiction is easy. They admit that recovery from addiction takes a strong determination to succeed combined with a large measure of patience and hard work. In fact, staying in rehab for the full duration of the program is the only way to achieve […]
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Barbiturates are a class of drug in the broader category of central nervous system (CNS) depressants. These drugs slow brain function and other systems of the body such as breathing and heart rate. CNS depressants include alcohol, benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Klonopin) and opiates (oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine). Abuse of Barbiturates While barbiturates are not as widely prescribed in the United States […]
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Recovering addicts are particularly susceptible to nutrient deficiencies for several evident and biological reasons. Healthy eating will help correct these and certainly improve your odds of maintaining sobriety. Here, we will explain how nutrition affects recovery. Nutrition affects recovery from addiction by giving your body and mind time to improve and heal faster. It also helps […]
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