Transitioning Back to Life After Treatment Transitioning back into the real world after treatment can be daunting. After you complete an alcohol treatment or drug abuse program, you will be looking forward to starting over. Treatment sets the stage for a recovery period that can take months or years. As you begin this journey and reenter society, you […]
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Excuses for Substances Use Disorders Don’t Help Seeking help for addiction is never easy. There are a lot of misconceptions and stigma surrounding it. Moreover, it can be difficult to accept that you’re powerless against addiction. It’s easy to make excuses, claiming that there are reasons you cannot overcome this problem. But excuses are not […]
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Accelerated resolution therapy is an incredibly promising PTSD treatment adopted by numerous mental health and addiction specialists; the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration recognizes it as being beneficial for addressing several classifications of mental disorders. But what is accelerated resolution therapy? Accelerated Resolution Therapy: PTSD and Beyond Accelerated resolution therapy is a type of behavioral health intervention […]
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Recovery from a substance use disorder is a life-long process. As such, occasional relapse is not uncommon; an estimated 90% of people in recovery for substance misuse will, at some point, begin using again. Although it isn’t always possible to intervene successfully, it is nonetheless important to recognize the signs of imminent relapse so that […]
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No one deserves to die of a drug overdose, no one of any age whatsoever. When it’s a person in their 20s or 30s who succumbs, however, the loss might be as much of a shock. It’s not uncommon to get involved in risky activities when you’re young, including overuse of alcohol or use of […]
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If you had told me ten years ago that to get everything I wanted out of life, I had to give up the one thing I thought I couldn’t live without; I don’t think I would have believed you. This time ten years ago, I was in one of the darkest parts of my addiction. […]
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Alcohol or drug dependency is a form of chronic substance misuse. Dependency makes addiction recovery more challenging because it requires detoxification. This process is how the body purges itself of alcohol or drugs. It can be extremely dangerous to attempt detoxification without medical supervision. The body’s response can be violent and potentially fatal. But how […]
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Are you worried about the fentanyl side effects? If you are reading this article, you most likely know the dangers of fentanyl. I ask that you share this article or other information about fentanyl with a family member, especially with teens or young adults, so that parents are more informed. The sad fact is that […]
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It’s no secret that substance abuse is harmful to your overall health. But do you know how addiction affects your heart? In honor of American Heart Month in February, take a look at the detrimental effects of drugs and alcohol on the heart, and discover how you can develop a heart-healthy lifestyle in rehab. How […]
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Major Positive Changes in Sobriety If you or a loved one are thinking that you would like to live a sober and positive life again, you may be apprehensive because it has been a long time since you lived that way. You must have heard that it isn’t easy to leave drugs or alcohol behind and overcome […]
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