Millions of people struggle with anxiety every single year. Many people experience a racing heart, sweaty palms, and knots in their stomachs. There are several reasons that may trigger anxiety in someone. In some diagnosed cases of anxiety, people may turn to other things to help them cope. One of these is drugs and alcohol, […]
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One of the hardest decisions for an addict can be choosing the right rehab center. There are so many different things to consider when looking for the right place. Fortunately, there are a lot of different rehab programs to choose from. Each has its own resources and offers a variety of services. As someone looking
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Is My Spouse Bipolar? In any relationship, there are both high times and road bumps. However, when someone you love is bipolar, emotions can run high and low in a sporadic manner. It can be a stressful and confusing situation when your significant other suffers from bipolar disorder. If you’re currently asking yourself, “is my
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There are a few habits that are harder to get rid of than the habit of abusing substances. This is because chronic substance abuse often turns into an addiction. While addiction cannot occur unless someone makes the initial choice to drink or use drugs, there are plenty of factors at play that make the choice
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Addiction doesn’t just pop up out of nowhere. There are many reasons why a person starts abusing substances. One popular reason is that the person is struggling with a mental illness such as depression. This mental health disorder is an illness that you must be diligent in treating even when rehab is over and you’re
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In many cases of drug addiction and abuse, the journey can be long and painful. Especially in cases of dual diagnosis – which is when a person has both an addiction and a mental disorder at the same time. In these cases, long term residential treatment dual diagnosis is essential. Residential (inpatient) treatment offers some
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As stated by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 96% of people who are actively addicted to substances and not seeking help don’t believe they need to get treatment for help. The other 4% either felt they required treatment but didn’t try going to rehab, or tried to seek help but did
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One thing that holds across the world of addiction treatment is that no one individual is the same, and as such, their treatment should reflect that. That being the case, many obstacles stand in the way of one’s recovery. Some desire to live their lives free from scrutiny and hatred, but sometimes hate is louder
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What is a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation? An evaluation or assessment for the clinical treatment of a substance abuse disorder is often essential. A professional assessor or evaluator will give you questionnaires, talk to you, and possibly do a physical evaluation to determine your current physical health. The individual will also work to determine if
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Honesty is one of the most respected moral characteristics of all. Being honest isn’t just about telling the truth. Rather, it’s about being real and genuine with yourself and showing up authentically. Honesty in recovery from addiction promotes a sense of openness. In the same way, you will feel a sense of empowerment as you
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