Over The Counter Drug Abuse
We know about people abusing illegal drugs. Terms like “opioid crisis” populate the news.
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Addiction
How Do Opioids Affect the Brain?
Perhaps you’ve wondered, “how do opioids affect the brain?” It seems like every time you turn around,
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What is the Abstinence Model?
In recovery circles, you might hear the term “abstinence model.”
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How to Achieve Long Term Sobriety
If you’ve achieved sobriety for even one day, take a moment. Moments can lead to long-term sobriety. Exercise gratitude.
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Changing the Way We Talk About Addiction
In 1946, George Orwell published an essay called Politics and the English Language.
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How Enabling Can Make Addiction More Dangerous
You love your children. You believe in them. They mean the world to you.
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What is Polysubstance Abuse?
At the end of 2019, Jarad Anthony Higgins, known around the globe as rapper Juice Wrld, passed away.
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What is a Sponsor in Recovery?
Sponsorship is an integral part of any 12-step recovery program.
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What to Expect in an Outpatient Detox
What Is Outpatient Detox? Everyone’s addiction journey is unique. No two journeys are the same. So not everyone requires residential treatment. Outpatient detox is a non-residential care option. It is specifically designed for people who have obligations for work, school, or family life. For a person struggling with addiction, outpatient detox offers the therapeutic attention needed to
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How Long is Medication Assisted Treatment?
Medication-Assisted Treatment or MAT in the United States typically blends therapeutic counseling with medication management.
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