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The holidays can be difficult for everyone, especially for people struggling with addiction. This year, a sober Christmas may be on your list after years of addiction. Our intensive outpatient program at Sunstone Recovery can put you on that path, and you will be able to enjoy many non-drinking Christmases to come. You don’t have to…
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For many, the holidays aren’t always such a joyous time, and this holiday season will likely be no exception. COVID-19 upended lives, routines, finances, and health. The reasons someone might have an unhappy holiday will vary from person to person. For some individuals, when the routine experience of seasonal depression rears its ugly head, it…
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Dual Diagnosis treatment is the treatment approach used to help people struggling with co-occurring disorders, which often involve addiction and a mental health issue such as PTSD or depression. The presence of both conditions makes successful treatment of one issue dependent on recovering from the other problem as well. In the case of co-occurring disorders,…
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An alarming number of people worldwide suffer from substance use disorder (SUD), and rates of addiction are rapidly increasing. It’s important to know that you’re not alone; substance use is a widespread problem. One of the most reliable treatment options available is a professional addiction treatment program. These programs provide the necessary resources, tools, and…
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Many times a person claims victory over their addiction only to be surprised by experiencing a relapse in their very first year of recovery. Some are left in a state of confusion, wondering what went wrong. In a large percentage of relapse cases, not enough time has elapsed, or the addicted person was exposed to…
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Portland, Oregon is Oregon State’s most populous city, running along the interstate-5 corridor. This highway makes it easier for drug traffickers to distribute drugs in and around Portland. While many people in Portland may think that substance abuse mostly affects the homeless population, use of meth and heroin is widespread. Especially in the colder months,…
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With Thanksgiving coming soon, families may be thinking of gathering, and deadlines may be approaching. With the added stress of the pandemic along with the holiday season approaching, it is understandable that all of us might feel a bit frazzled. For those dealing with mental health symptoms and diagnoses, this time can feel especially chaotic…
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Eugene, Oregon, is home to a diverse community of people with varying resources and experiences. While some people are going to college, others are dealing with family, work, and other personal responsibilities. It can be tempting to binge drink and turn to drugs as an escape from stress. Although Eugene is the second most populated…
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If you or a loved one has experienced higher levels of anxiety than normal or more difficulty sleeping than normal, a doctor may have prescribed Xanax to manage these symptoms in the short term. Dealing with these symptoms can be very challenging, but long-term use and abuse of Xanax can bring about even worse health…
DetailsDrug addiction doesn’t happen only with “street” drugs. Prescribed medications taken for chronic pain, sleep problems, or anxiety are highly addictive. Developing a harmful chemical dependence is easier than many people realize. Addiction to painkillers can cause many health problems, both psychological and physical. Addiction specialists are here to help, and at Sunstone Recovery in…
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