Reasons Why Injuries Can Lead to Addiction An athlete who has had a significant injury can be at risk of developing an addiction to prescribed medication. The pain of the injury is often so severe that the person would do anything to try to stop it. This type of intense pain can lead to drug […]
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Thirteen. That’s the percentage of people with an illicit drug use disorder who received treatment for their addiction in 2019. What happened to the other 87 percent? We don’t know everyone’s story, but we know stigma often plays a part. Stigma causes shame and fear for those struggling with addiction, and it steers them away from treatment […]
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Accelerated resolution therapy is an incredibly promising PTSD treatment adopted by numerous mental health and addiction specialists; the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration recognizes it as being beneficial for addressing several classifications of mental disorders. But what is accelerated resolution therapy? Accelerated Resolution Therapy: PTSD and Beyond Accelerated resolution therapy is a type of behavioral health intervention […]
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Your drinking secret is far from “safe” when you’re struggling solo. It may feel embarrassing to share your issues concerning alcohol with anyone. It’s totally understandable, especially when you may seem to be doing just fine from an outsider’s perspective. The last thing you want others to know is that you’re not actually holding it […]
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Recovery from a substance use disorder is a life-long process. As such, occasional relapse is not uncommon; an estimated 90% of people in recovery for substance misuse will, at some point, begin using again. Although it isn’t always possible to intervene successfully, it is nonetheless important to recognize the signs of imminent relapse so that […]
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No one deserves to die of a drug overdose, no one of any age whatsoever. When it’s a person in their 20s or 30s who succumbs, however, the loss might be as much of a shock. It’s not uncommon to get involved in risky activities when you’re young, including overuse of alcohol or use of […]
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When Veronica tried to quit drinking after 7 years, she had a crisis of self-confidence — one of the most common challenges in recovery. In fact, her self-confidence is one of the things that kept her drinking for so long. She always felt more empowered after a few glasses of wine, and she liked that […]
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If you had told me ten years ago that to get everything I wanted out of life, I had to give up the one thing I thought I couldn’t live without; I don’t think I would have believed you. This time ten years ago, I was in one of the darkest parts of my addiction. […]
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Alcohol or drug dependency is a form of chronic substance misuse. Dependency makes addiction recovery more challenging because it requires detoxification. This process is how the body purges itself of alcohol or drugs. It can be extremely dangerous to attempt detoxification without medical supervision. The body’s response can be violent and potentially fatal. But how […]
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Are you worried about the fentanyl side effects? If you are reading this article, you most likely know the dangers of fentanyl. I ask that you share this article or other information about fentanyl with a family member, especially with teens or young adults, so that parents are more informed. The sad fact is that […]
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