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What to Expect During Heroin Withdrawal

When someone decides to get help for their heroin addiction, it is understandable they want to know what to expect during heroin withdrawal. They may already be familiar with the withdrawal symptoms they experience when heroin wears off. Ho … Read More

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Why Is Bipolar Disorder So Difficult to Diagnose?

When someone is experiencing bipolar disorder, they may not even know they suffer from this mental health disorder. Initially, they may believe they are going through depressive periods because of excess stress and anxiety. They could also … Read More

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How Does Mixing Substances Affect My Recovery?

Addiction is a complex disease, and whether one is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a personalized approach is necessary. However, mixing substances — also called polysubstance use — can further complicate an already tu … Read More

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When Does Substance Use Become Addiction?

The word “addiction” brings many different ideas to mind, with many immediate images or preconceptions of what it means. Although, addiction takes a variety of forms, and there is no one, single way in which a person may suffer from the … Read More

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How Do I Know If I Need Rehab?

When you drink and use drugs regularly, it can be beneficial to assess your substance use honestly. We understand it can be challenging to admit you have a substance use problem. However, by being honest with yourself, you can answer the qu … Read More

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8 Important Questions To Ask A Rehab Facility

When you are ready to take the first steps to recovery and get help with your alcohol or drug addiction, there are some important questions to ask a rehab facility to determine if the treatment center will be a good fit. It is essential to … Read More

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How Do Drugs Affect the Brain?

Addiction to drugs and alcohol impact the lives of millions of Americans every year. Drug use has a detrimental impact on the individual’s mind and body. How do drugs affect the brain? When a person uses drugs, the substance interacts wit … Read More

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Why You Need Detox for Metadate Withdrawal

Metadate is the brand name of the generic methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant that is most often used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate is also the generic component of othe … Read More

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Choosing the Right Dual Diagnosis Treatment

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2019 approximately 51.5 million people were living with a mental illness. That means that 1 in every 5 people have some type of mental health disorder such as depression, anxie … Read More

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What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?

When someone makes the brave decision to finally stop using drugs or alcohol, they may experience physical and psychological symptoms known as withdrawal. Typically, withdrawal symptoms last for only a few days and subside over time, as the … Read More