Addiction is an epidemic that affects millions of individuals each year. Whether you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol, prescription medication, or illegal substances, you have likely experienced withdrawal signs and symptoms. Withdrawal can cause individuals to seek out their substance of choice to avoid painful withdrawal symptoms. Dealing with withdrawal and understanding it…
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Despite already staggering statistics, the number of drug overdoses and reports of substance abuse continues to grow. October, which has been named the national substance abuse prevention month, and provides communities a chance to discuss the drug epidemic in the nation. Meaningful forums across the country discuss viable treatment methods to effect change and erase the…
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Dialectical behavior therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy centered around emotion regulation and relationships. It’s often recommended for those who have extreme emotional reactions that are difficult to control. If you find yourself regretting things you’ve done in an emotional state or you feel tormented by how strong your emotions are, then this talk…
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Oxycontin is a powerful opioid used for severe pain that does not subside. When taken as prescribed, it is a powerful tool to fight against pain. However, it is also a highly addictive medication with a chance of overdose. Many who seek treatment for oxycontin addiction treatment were introduced to the drug as a prescribed…
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There are many confusing terms in the medical realm, especially for addiction treatment. One such term is “substance use disorder.” Is this disorder the same as addiction? What does the phrase mean when it is your diagnosis? First, you will require treatment for your substance use disorder in a rehab facility. In substance use disorder…
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Marijuana has a storied past full of contradictions and confusing messaging. As laws change to permit marijuana use, one question rises above all others. That question is, “Is marijuana addictive?” Unfortunately, too few people know the answer to this question and many make assumptions about their own potential for addiction. One great resource for your…
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International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a worldwide event that takes place on August 31, 2019. This is an opportunity for us to dedicate our time to remembering those who have fallen to addiction and create awareness of how destructive drugs and alcohol are. We offer education and resources for those who are seeking a…
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Some of the most abused drugs in America are prescribed by a doctor. While there are strict regulations that govern the distribution and use of prescription drugs, they do not handle all of the issues surrounding addiction or dependency. As a result, some of the most abused prescription drugs are the ones that go unnoticed…
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In the late 1990s, there was a push by pharmaceutical companies to market painkillers that they insisted were not as addictive as opiates used previously. With this assurance, the medical community believed that they could prescribe them without fear that their patients would become addicted to the medications. This was the root of the opioid…
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The search for addiction treatment includes careful consideration of all available options. Outpatient addiction treatment is one option that you can consider when making these important decisions. This level of care helps people learn how to stay sober, while also providing freedom for continued work, family care or schooling. The therapies, education and skills development…
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