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Alcohol Abuse

Drinking and Driving: The Horrific Reality in America

By Wish Recovery

Because they are responsible individuals, many people think it is OK to drink and drive. Getting behind the wheel after consumi... Continue Reading

What Does Medical Research Say About The Recovery Of The Brain After Stopping Alcohol?

By Ocean Hills Recovery

In the United States alone, a shocking 14.5 million people over the age of 12 suffer from alcohol use disorder.1 This mental he... Continue Reading

Should I Be Concerned that I May Be an Alcoholic If I Binge Drink?

By Wish Recovery

Drinking alcohol is popular among many people. From daily use to only special occasions, from social to binging, they differ fr... Continue Reading

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Addiction Treatment

Hepatitis C Virus and Addiction

By Rebecca Kovacs

The hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne infection that is spread through infected body fluids and most commonly, intravenous drug... Continue Reading

Insurance Coverage for Substance Use Disorder in California

By Safe Haven Recovery

There are several circumstances in which drug use can be effectively treated. Treatment options frequently combine behavioral a... Continue Reading

The Benefits Of Seeking Residential Treatment In California (And One Drawback)

By Isabel Sachs

Sponsored If you have reached a point in your life where you are ready to seek addiction recovery treatment for yourself or a l... Continue Reading

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Dual Diagnosis

Planning Your Recovery Future: Mental Health Considerations

By Isabel Sachs

Sponsored Post Mental health and substance use are closely linked. People who face mental health challenges may turn to substan... Continue Reading

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How Disruptive Behavior Disorder & Substance Misuse Affect One Another

By Dawn Hurley

The combination of a SUD and a DBD can not only drastically affect someone's quality of life, but also complicate the treatment... Continue Reading

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Can EMDR Therapy Help Those Suffering From a Dual Diagnosis?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is psychotherapy that promotes healing from the emotional distress that tr... Continue Reading

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Signs of Addiction

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Defining Vampire Energy & Its Role in Active Addiction

By Toshia Humphries

Vampire energy presents in various forms, but no form is more easily recognizable than active addiction. Continue Reading

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Behavioral Signs You or a Loved One May Have an Addiction

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

Addiction isn't always apparent. The shame and stigma are pervasive. As a result, many withhold, lie, and manipulate their trut... Continue Reading

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The Disease Model of Addiction: History and Perspectives

By Dawn Hurley

Anyone wanting to have an informed conversation on the matter will need to understand the reasons why addiction is considered a... Continue Reading

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Drug Abuse

A 9/11 Massacre Every Other Week: The Dangers of Fentanyl and What You Should Know

By Wish Recovery

In 2021, over 42,000 people died of illicit fentanyl overdoses. Here is what you should know about the drug that could save you... Continue Reading

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The Danger of Misunderstood Spiritual Gifts & Their Role in Addiction

By Toshia Humphries

Whether you’re going through a spiritual awakening or seeing yourself in the scenario of shamed, judged or distorted experience... Continue Reading

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Kanna: Treatment for Depression or Next Popular Drug of Choice?

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

South Africans have used the Kanna plant for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, it is making controversial headway in the... Continue Reading

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What is the alcohol detox experience like?

We asked and you answered. Here are two separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through. Continue Reading

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What if I can't afford rehab?

We asked and you answered. Here are three separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through. Continue Reading

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What are the unique needs of women in addiction treatment?

We asked and you answered. Here are a few perspectives on this topic to help guide you through recovery. Continue Reading

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