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Friday, August 19th, 2022According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 9.5 million adults had both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (which is the...Read More
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Friday, August 12th, 2022
Am I Addicted to Cocaine? Signs & Symptoms
Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I addicted to cocaine?” If so, you probably already suspect that you have a problem. But you might not be sure how serious...Read More -
Friday, August 5th, 2022
What’s the Difference Between IOP and PHP?
Acknowledging that you have a problem and deciding to get help are two vital steps on the path toward successful recovery from addiction. But they’re not the only steps...Read More -
Friday, July 22nd, 2022
How Family Programming Can Benefit Addiction Treatment
Addiction and substance abuse affect the entire family, not just the person struggling with dependency. Families are often broken down and torn apart, as a single family member’s decisions...Read More -
Monday, July 18th, 2022
Am I Addicted to Prescription Opioids?
Highly addictive and widely available, it is no surprise that prescription opioids have become one of the most dangerous and highly sought after drugs on the planet. With the...Read More -
Friday, July 8th, 2022
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Many Americans are unaware of just how commonplace co-occurring disorders have become. Recent studies have shown that nearly 50% of those struggling with addiction have a simultaneous co-occurring disorder,...Read More -
Friday, July 1st, 2022
Dealing with Anxiety in Addiction Recovery
Anxiety in addiction recovery is much more common than people think. Being in a new environment, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, is enough to make anyone anxious. Dealing with anxiety...Read More -
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
The Side Effects of Meth Use
Meth is a highly addictive drug. Consequently, using it even just a few times can lead to a full-blown substance use disorder. Once the side effects of meth start,...Read More -
Friday, June 24th, 2022
Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
One of the biggest challenges people face when struggling with addiction is being motivated to take the first steps toward recovery and sobriety. After all, many people develop alcoholism...Read More -
Friday, June 24th, 2022
What Is The Timeline For Brain Recovery From Alcohol Addiction?
The brain has a great feature of repairing itself. A factor that affects brain recovery is brain plasticity or neuroplasticity. This allows your brain to heal from damage and...Read More