In recent years it was reported that about 16 million people abused alcohol. It can be assumed that these numbers are much greater since not everyone addicted to alcohol participated in the study. If you want true recovery from your alcohol addiction, it pays to get inpatient alcohol treatment from professionals. To learn more about…
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health states that over 19 million Americans have battled substance abuse in 2017 alone. For many of those seeking recovery, substance abuse counseling and psychotherapy are important life-changing tools. If you or someone you love is battling substance abuse and is considering substance abuse counseling, read on to…
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Roughly one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 (that’s 23.5 million people) are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Of these people, only about 11 percent ever actually receive help to overcome their addiction. Often, people fail to seek treatment for their addiction because they don’t know all the different options…
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According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, around 50% of people who suffer from mental illness also suffer from substance abuse as well. Clearly, there is a correlation between these two conditions that shouldn’t be ignored, especially when seeking treatment. Mental illness and addiction can feed into each other, leading to worsening symptoms…
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How many times have you uttered the phrase, “If I only knew what they were thinking?” Seeing things from someone else’s perspective is the best way to offer the help and support they need. Understanding how a meth addict thinks and feels is a crucial part of the healing process. Not just for the addict,…
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Cocaine users experience a short-lived and intense high that is followed by severe depression, nervousness, and cravings for more of the drug. The desires mean one is likely to get addicted and keep using the drugs for many years. Thus, most of the cocaine users will end up suffering from the long-term effects of abusing…
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90% of people suffering from drug addiction never get the help they need. A well planned out addiction intervention can change this. If you have a loved one suffering from substance abuse, you can be the support they are looking for. An intervention can prove to the one you hold close, that you care, and you’re here to…
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Are you tired of your drinking habits? Do you want to quit drinking permanently? Or would you like to tone it down? According to the 2015 National Survey on Drugs Use and Health, about 6.7% of adults who had Alcohol Use Disorder in 2014 received treatment. You too can overcome alcoholism if you take the right steps.…
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The greatest danger of a drug is not the toll it can take on your body, but the effect it can have on the mind. A body can heal, but the mind may not even know it needs healing. Psychoactive drugs can be some of the most dangerous drugs out there because of this. Why?…
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The United States is currently facing one of the worst drug crises in the country’s history. There are more than 900 deaths per week caused by opioid overdoses, and millions of more Americans suffer from heroin addiction. Because of the way it affects the human brain, heroin is the #1 most addictive substance in the…
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