Those who suffer from addiction as well as those around them can be affected by its effects for an exceptionally long time. Addiction is often associated with substances like drugs and alcohol but can also refer to behaviors such as gambling or eating disorders. In whatever form it takes, addiction affects physical and mental health,…
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Whether you have a substance use disorder involving drugs or alcohol, addiction can turn your entire world upside down. Although it might feel like the walls are closing in on you once you realize you have a serious problem that can threaten your life, that realization can also be a gift. It’s at this point…
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Many people who want to seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse struggle with family requirements and other time constraints. If you cannot take the time to go through inpatient treatment, you can still get the help you need via outpatient services. What Is outpatient rehab? When you go through outpatient rehab, you will have…
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Addiction treatment typically does not fall under a one size fits all approach. Every recovering dependent’s therapeutic plan is often dictated by their unique set of circumstances. In recognition of this problem, certain rehab facilities offer programs designed to help specific groups of people. One such type of initiative is known as a men’s rehab…
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A substance abuse treatment plan often involves different levels of care. Two you may have heard about are general outpatient and Intensive Outpatient or IOP. Both sound alike and even share some of the same characteristics. But despite being very similar, there are some key differences you should know about. What is an Intensive Outpatient…
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According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 23 million people in the U.S. have a substance use disorder. As a result, many have suffered numerous otherwise avoidable consequences, such as job loss, hospitalization, legal problems, broken relationships, and even being physically assaulted. Studies show that these unfortunate life…
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Maybe it started off as a recreational pastime or something to do with your pals on the weekend. Or, perhaps you were battling depression or some sort of mental anguish and decided to use drugs to numb the pain. Whichever the case, it has become an addiction that is leading your life in the wrong…
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One of the most serious types of substance use disorders involves opioids. Although these drugs are commonly prescribed legally by doctors to treat chronic pain associated with injuries and other medical conditions, they are highly addictive and can lead to misuse in some people. However, even after a person recognizes that they have a serious…
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MAT, or medication-assisted treatment, is an approach that focuses on the whole patient. The goal is to provide a comprehensive treatment involving medications, counseling, and behavioral therapies. FDA-approved medications are used in MAT, which is a clinically-based approach tailored to the patient’s needs. It is effective in treating a wide range of substance use disorders.…
DetailsWhen you or someone you love are suffering from addiction, whether to drugs or alcohol or both, it is important to know that help is available. There are a variety of addiction programs accessible to the public in every state, so it’s easy to find the help that you or your loved one needs. While…
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