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    Signs of Midlife Crisis and Addiction

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    A recent research study by the National Institute on Aging has shown an unexpected link between substance abuse and higher mortality rates among people in the U.S. [...]

  • How Addiction Treatment Differs for Professionals

    How Addiction Treatment Differs for Professionals

    544 words|2.7 min read|

    As advances in addiction treatment have been made and therapies have evolved, many addiction rehab centers have developed programs specifically for professionals in a wide array of [...]

  • Asheville Rehab Centers: Why Choose North Carolina?

    Asheville Rehab Centers: Why Choose North Carolina?

    566 words|2.8 min read|

    To deal with the opioid crisis and increasing rates of addiction, many treatment centers are appearing throughout the country. Choosing rehab near Asheville and how [...]

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    The 12-Step Model: What is It, and Does it Work?

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    Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease and managing it once it’s in remission requires practice and vigilance. A program based on the 12-Step model can help [...]

  • Helpful Ways to Cope with Summer Cravings

    The Quick Guide to Luxury Rehab

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    For people who are used to luxury, the prospect of going to an inpatient rehab center may be depressing. But while some rehabs have an [...]

  • Caring for the Addiction Caregiver

    Caring for the Addiction Caregiver

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    Caring for an individual who is suffering from active addiction or who is in early recovery is often a labor of love. These individuals require [...]

  • Key Qualities to Look for in an Executive Alcohol Rehab

    Key Qualities to Look for in an Executive Alcohol Rehab

    566 words|2.8 min read|

    Alcoholism and other forms of substance addiction affect people regardless of their socioeconomic status. Anyone from a mailroom clerk to the CEO of a major [...]

  • Executive Rehab Centers: What to Look for

    Executive Rehab Centers: What to Look for

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    According to the National Institutes of Health, 23.2 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, but only 10 percent get the help they need to recover. [...]

  • Lifespan Developmental Psychology, Addiction and Recovery

    Lifespan Developmental Psychology, Addiction and Recovery

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    Lifespan developmental psychology is the scientific study of growth and change throughout the human lifespan. It examines how thoughts, feelings and behaviors change during [...]

  • Should I Consider Medication Assisted Treatment?

    Should I Consider Medication Assisted Treatment?

    518 words|2.6 min read|

    For people struggling with opioid addiction, withdrawal symptoms and cravings can make it difficult to break a physical dependence and enter recovery. Medication assisted treatment [...]

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    Attachment-Based Therapy in Addiction Treatment

    545 words|2.7 min read|

    Attachment-based therapy is a form of short-term counseling that aims to improve a person’s ability to develop or rebuild trust and connection within personal relationships. [...]

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    Your Work and Your Family Will Wait: How to Overcome Guilt When You Need Addiction Treatment

    743 words|3.7 min read|

    Struggling with an active addiction is hard enough. Admitting that you need professional help can be even harder. But when you’re a parent with [...]

  • Relapse During the Holidays: Know the Signs

    Relapse During the Holidays: Know the Signs

    652 words|3.3 min read|

    Addiction relapse rates are similar to those of other chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, [...]

  • Single Dads, Stress and Substance Use Disorders

    Single Dads, Stress and Substance Use Disorders

    532 words|2.7 min read|

    Although the majority of children under 18 in the U.S. live in two-parent households, a substantial number live with just one parent. Around 2.5 [...]

  • Stages of Grief and Substance Abuse

    Stages of Grief and Substance Abuse

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    Grief is an emotional state of intense sorrow. It is brought on by a sense of loss. The most intense grief is usually associated [...]

  • Treatment will help your partner recover from an addiction, but there are things you can do to improve the outcome. Here's what to expect after treatment.

    What to Expect When Your Partner Completes Addiction Treatment

    524 words|2.6 min read|

    When your partner enters treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, feelings of relief and newfound hope for a happier, brighter future prevail. Still, [...]