• A Closer Look at Benzodiazepines’ Use

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    Numerous drugs are available for the pharmaceutical needs of patients – this includes over-the-counter options like Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen, as well as controlled prescriptions [...]

  • The Implications of PTSD In Midlife Years

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    Anyone can battle any kind of mental illness at any stage in life – mental illnesses, including substance use disorders, do not discriminate and [...]

  • Adjusting to Civilian Life After the Military

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    Every year about 200,000 people leave military duty and transition to civilian life. While it might seem as simple as leaving one career field [...]

  • 4 Ways to Navigate Addiction Triggers During the Summer

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    Warm and exhilarating days at the beach or the lake, salty snacks, cold desserts, and extended time with family and friends; many people look [...]

  • The Connection Between Trauma and Substance Abuse

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    Living through a traumatic experience can change many things in your life. It can affect how you interact with your loved ones, how you [...]

  • The Dangerous Effects of Painkillers like Fentanyl

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    Painkillers have a time and a place but some painkillers, like opioids, always carry a heavy risk. Opioids are a type of painkiller used [...]

  • How You Can Play a Role in Substance Use Prevention

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    Addiction affects millions of people every year in the United States alone, with nearly one million deaths directly resulting from drug overdoses. Chances are, [...]

  • What is Trauma-Informed Care for Sexual Assault?

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    In the United States alone, a person is sexually assaulted every minute of the day, resulting in around half a million victims of sexual [...]

  • How to Assist Your Recovery Through Nature

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    People say you can’t rush the process — and it’s true. You can, however, drastically improve your recovery process and achieve long-lasting change by [...]

  • The Recovery Journey After a Partial Hospitalization Program

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    More than half of all adults struggling with mental health challenges do not seek the treatment they need. One of the main reasons for [...]

  • When is Partial Hospitalization Right for Me?

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    There are countless (at the very least, tens of millions) people who need mental health and substance abuse treatment, but less than a fraction [...]

  • Understanding Partial Hospitalization Programs

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    When you first start to look into treatment options for substance use and/or mental health, it can be difficult to know how to proceed [...]