Substance Use Disorder
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Coping with Withdrawal Anxiety: Essential Strategies for a Smoother Detox Process
Key Takeaways What is withdrawal anxiety? Withdrawal anxiety is the intense stress and discomfort that can happen when you stop…
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Valium Addiction and Overdose: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways What is Valium addiction? Valium is a benzodiazepine that is helpful for relaxing your muscles and calming your…
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Chemical Dependency: What It is and How to Overcome It
Understand chemical dependency, withdrawal symptoms, and the difference between substance abuse and addiction, plus how treatment can help you recover.
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Life After Rehab: Why Ongoing Care Matters for Long-Term Sobriety
Recovery is an ongoing process, not a single moment. Rehab may give you clarity, support, and structure, but long-term…
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What to Expect From Alcohol Detox
If you have ever considered an alcohol detox but didn’t know where to turn to start your sobriety journey, you…
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What is Drug Addiction — and How Can it be Treated?
Drug addiction is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting physical health, mental well-being, and…
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Aftercare in Substance Abuse Treatment: What it is and How it Helps
Over the course of the past 20 years there have been significant advances in substance abuse treatment and technology, yet…
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How Long Are AA Meetings?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free recovery support group that is open to anyone who has a desire to quit…
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The Short and Long-Term Risks of Heavy Amphetamine Use
Amphetamines, which are a class of stimulant-based drugs including methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and methylphenidate, have a long history and wide array…
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Understanding Polysubstance Abuse
Polysubstance abuse is an intricate phenomenon that occurs when an individual engages in the concurrent use of multiple substances. This…
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Self Medicating to Deal with Stress
Stressors are hiding around every corner these days and they only appear to be multiplying. Mental health problems such as…
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Unlocking the Benefits of CBT for Substance Abuse Recovery
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that has been proven to be highly effective in treating…
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What is Pseudoaddiction?
For individuals who suffer from chronic pain conditions, like fibromyalgia or nerve disorders, pain management protocols may not go far…
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The Importance of Emotional Regulation in Recovery
When in recovery from a substance use disorder, there are many changes that individuals are making in their lives to…
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The Link Between Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) reports that nearly one-quarter of all people experiencing an anxiety disorder also…
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