Substance addiction forms when a person becomes both mentally and physically dependent on a type of drug or alcohol. The body gets accustomed to functioning under the effects of the substance, causing severe withdrawals when that substance is taken away or no longer being used regularly. While addiction is often thought of as being the…
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Adderall addiction is yet another drug issue hurting communities nationwide. More specifically, our students. From high schools to college campuses, Adderall is becoming the drug of choice for many young people, and many end up needing addiction treatment for this substance. Students rely on Adderall to help them get school work done. It’s a drug…
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The five stages of addiction are first use, continued use, tolerance, dependence, and addiction. Addiction affects millions of Americans in the United States every day. Did you know that 21 million Americans (aged 12 and up) required treatment for substance abuse in 2016? By definition, The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that addiction is…
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Anxiety can overwhelm your day-to-day life and get in the way of the things in life that really bring you joy. Many may be tempted to throw medication at the problem without actually doing any self-work. Holistic treatments are an incredibly effective, natural way to combat anxiety. Keep reading to find out how these all-natural…
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Freebase cocaine is a dangerous and much more potent version of cocaine. Freebasing is the act of smoking this substance, highly increasing the user’s risk for a fatal overdose. It is really important to understand the dangers of freebasing so you or a loved one can make informed, smart decisions. We are here to guide…
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If you are the loved one of an alcoholic, you know these are not easy shoes to wear. Over 14 million Americans suffer from alcohol abuse or alcoholism. That is one is 13 adults who have issues related to alcohol. Not only are these astounding numbers of people who are alcoholics. it also means huge numbers…
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You’ve been thinking about it for a while. It’s been filling your thoughts every day and keeping you awake at night. It’s not easy, you know, dating someone new. And, it’s even more challenging when the individual has an addictive personality. So, building a successful relationship with this individual is a challenge you’re not sure…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects people all over the world. Individuals of varying races, from diverse communities, and with different pasts and walks of life are currently facing the effects of PTSD in their lives. PTSD is, unfortunately, a commonly seen disorder in our communities. People who have experienced traumatic and life-altering events in…
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For teens, it can start as experimenting with drugs or alcohol at a party. Then it turns to addiction and abuse later on in life. As 90% of people who struggle with substance abuse started using before they turned 18 years old. The reasons adolescents start using can be genetics, their environment, or social pressures. Teenagers on…
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People who suffer from co-occurring disorders often find themselves in a place of helplessness due to the lack of adequate treatment resources. Many addiction treatment centers lack the ability to help patients with mental health disorders, focusing more on the addiction problem. Of course, people attend treatment because they want to overcome a substance use…
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