• Addiction Recovery Books to Support Your Journey

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    When recovering from an addiction, it can be one of the most helpful things to know that you’re not alone and that many have [...]

  • What Is Medical Detox?

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    A dependency on drugs or alcohol can sneak up on you before you know it. Oftentimes, people find themselves in the throes of an addiction [...]

  • Causes of PTSD in Adults

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    There’s a common perception that most of the change in your life happens in young adulthood. That’s often the period of time when people pursue [...]

  • Understanding the Role between Addiction and Genetics

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    Whether or not genetics do play an impactful role in addiction is something that countless people and medical professionals alike still go back and forth [...]

  • The Barbiturate Effects That Should Be on Your Radar

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    We all want to relax, but sadly many people turn to barbiturate abuse to fill that need. If you’ve struggled with anxiety, sleep issues, headaches [...]

  • Treatment Options for Adults with Dual Diagnosis

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    A person with a dual diagnosis has been diagnosed with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Nearly half of adults in [...]

  • Debunking Drug Overdose Myths

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    In the United States, the number of people who die from a drug overdose increases each year, with the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics [...]

  • Understanding Mid-Life Prescription Addiction

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    If someone says “drugs,” which drug does your mind immediately conjure up? Is it cocaine, heroin, or maybe something a bit greener, like marijuana? For [...]

  • Am I Having a Midlife Crisis?

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    We’ve all heard the stereotype – someone goes through a midlife crisis and buys a motorcycle or starts trying all the new fad diets and [...]

  • 5 Tips for Staying Sober After Leaving a Sober Living Home

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    Sober living homes can be a huge asset to those recovering from an addiction, between the non-negotiable sober environment and the establishment of healthy habits [...]

  • Can You Get Addicted to Marijuana?

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    Around the country, marijuana is increasingly becoming legalized for both medicinal and recreational purposes, and many people are celebrating it — but some are concerned. [...]

  • Help Your Loved One Overcome an Addiction From Day One

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    There’s nothing harder than seeing the person you care for the most struggling with an addiction. If your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, partner or someone you [...]