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The Biology of Addiction
People with addiction lose control over their actions. They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the cost
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Jun 28, 20234 min read
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THE COMORBIDITY of MENTAL ILLNESS and ADDICTION
The Numbers Do Not Lie. Mental illness and addiction often overlap. Nearly 9 million people have a co-occurring disorder, according to...
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Jun 21, 20234 min read
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What Are Substance Use Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, text revision, often called the DSM-5, is the latest version of...
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Jun 14, 20236 min read
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P2P Meth: The Newest Product of the Meth Epidemic, and How We Got Here
This new type of meth is more dangerous, and users have an increased likelihood of developing severe mental illness. The meth epidemic...
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Jun 14, 20234 min read
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Understanding Case Management in Addiction Recovery
Another Solution provides comprehensive case management services to each participating client and family. Case management is an approach tha
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Jun 6, 20235 min read
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Preventing a Relapse
Relapse prevention seems so simple to an outsider looking in: "Here's how to stay sober: don't drink alcohol. Don't use drugs." If only addi
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May 31, 20234 min read
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Commonly Abused Prescription and OTC Drugs
Keep your family safe. Use this guide to help you spot some commonly misused medicines. Because drugs come in many forms, not all pills and
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May 25, 20234 min read
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Alcohol Poisoning Signs
Alcohol poisoning is when there's too much alcohol in your blood, and it causes parts of your brain to shut down. It's also called alcohol o
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May 9, 20233 min read
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Survival Tips for Parents of Adult Addicts
Before a child is born, most parents are already carrying a heavy burden. They recognize that a great deal of responsibility comes with brin
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May 3, 20234 min read
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How to Help Someone with Depression
Understanding how to help someone suffering from depression is critical. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),...
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Apr 26, 20235 min read
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE and SUICIDE
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in America and has tragically risen by 35% in the past twenty years.
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Apr 18, 20235 min read
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How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Use
Adolescence is a tricky time Teenagers are just beginning to establish their identities, which often means testing the limits of parental...
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Apr 12, 20234 min read
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How to Talk to Your Partner About Their Drinking Habits
If your partner's drinking habits concern you, you may feel the need to discuss it with them but may not know what to say. It can be...
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Apr 4, 20234 min read
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What's the Connection Between Drinking and Depression?
If you're battling depression, alcohol isn't going to make you feel better. It may temporarily suppress feelings of isolation, anxiety,...
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Mar 29, 20236 min read
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Drinking and the Adolescent Brain
Adolescents undergo complex developmental changes, especially in their brains as they mature. The widespread changes in the organization and
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Mar 22, 20235 min read
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What to Expect In Rehab
A first-time rehab experience can be intimidating. Even if you want to overcome an addiction, you may still be nervous about going to...
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Mar 15, 20237 min read
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How To Help Someone With A Drinking Problem
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects the individual with the condition and others in their life, including their loved ones and families....
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Mar 2, 20234 min read
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10 Steps To Take If An Alcoholic Or Addict Refuses Treatment
They don’t believe that they’re sick, and they don’t think that anything’s wrong. It takes a big wake-up call to get through the...
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Feb 21, 20235 min read
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How Heavy Drinking Affects You
1/15 - Everything in Moderation Alcohol can affect your body differently, depending on how much you drink. Experts say it's OK to have up...
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Feb 13, 20235 min read
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What Is a Dual Diagnosis?
A dual diagnosis, also referred to as a co-occurring disorder, is when a person is diagnosed with both a mental health disorder and a substa
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Jan 26, 20235 min read
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