Substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses are difficult enough to deal with on their own. But sometimes they occur simultaneously. This condition is known as a “dual diagnosis disorder.” Coping with both conditions at the same time poses twice the level of difficulty and highlights the importance of dual diagnosis treatment. The protocols for treating […]
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Millions of people enter drug and alcohol rehab each year. But treatment today is far more complicated than the “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” approach of yesterday. Substance abuse is a tricky disease that manifests itself differently in each individual. And we’re learning more every day about how patients are benefiting
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Life’s pressures can lead us down the wrong road. To alleviate the stress and strain, sometimes we turn to drugs. And then the problems start — health, family, finances, work. Have you ever wished we could learn how to stop drug abuse? Public health officials and researchers have been working towards that goal for many
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Fighting through substance abuse is a little like riding a roller coaster. Addiction is properly classified as a disease, and sometimes doesn’t respond to treatment immediately, requiring several attempts before making progress. Given this reality, you might be wondering, “will I need extended rehab care?” With a relapse rate of 40 to 60 percent in
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Witnessing a friend or family member descend into addiction can be excruciating. You want to guide your loved one back from the depths. Learning how to help an addict can make a significant difference, both for you and for them. Even then, due to factors beyond your control, it might not be possible. But knowing
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Dealing with an addiction problem is a challenge for many people. Finding adequate treatment is so critical so that healing can occur. The key to developing a treatment plan is to work side by side with an experienced team of professionals who understand what will work best for you. Mindfulness meditation is one therapy that
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Like the rest of the world, we are staying on top of news regarding the Coronavirus. More importantly, we are following the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization and asking clients to do the same. As social distancing measures tighten to shelter-in-place directives in many areas, we will continue
People who use marijuana either regularly or occasionally are at risk for addiction. As you probably know, tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the main ingredient in this drug that results in people feeling high. THC is the substance that produces the euphoria. It can also make people feel relaxed and calm. It works on the brain
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To better understand an epidemic vs. pandemic, take a look at what is going on in the world with COVID-19, or the Coronavirus. What started as an epidemic in December 2019, has now become a worldwide pandemic. An epidemic occurs when a contained area begins to experience a disease all at once. It is a
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As society moves towards beginning to accept marijuana use by legalizing it, more and more people will likely start using it. As more people use marijuana, it’s important to ask the question — what is THC, and how is it related to marijuana? Like any substance, marijuana can be abused causing negative effects on the