Is Online Addiction Treatment a Viable Option?
Are you having difficulty finding a drug treatment program that fits your unique needs? Have you tried residential or outpatient
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Necessary Skills You Need in the First Year of Recovery
The first year of recovery can be hard to navigate. The stressors and triggers you experience during this time will
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NAD Therapy for Drug Addiction
There are many addiction therapies that are available to those struggling with substance abuse. While a majority of these therapies
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Can Families Obtain Narcan?
Opioid overdoses and death continue to be a huge crisis in the United States. Lawmakers, addiction professionals and citizens alike
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Lena Dunham’s Sobriety Milestone
Celebrities…they’re just like us. While their bank accounts and media coverage may indicate otherwise, celebrities are human and can be
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Finding the Right Rehab for Your Loved One
If your loved one is struggling with a substance abuse problem, finding professional help is your first priority. While there
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5 Ways Family Can Help Loved Ones in Early Recovery
When a loved one is in early recovery, you want to do everything possible to show love and support. Recovery
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How Families Can Help Recovering Addicts with Relapse Prevention
Addiction is a family disease. While the lion’s share of the work rests squarely on the shoulders of the addict,
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4 Ways to Manage a Drug Craving
Whether you are new in recovery or have significant clean time under your belt, drug cravings are a constant presence.
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5 Common Relapse Triggers and How to Avoid Them in Your Recovery
No matter how far you are in recovery, you will encounter relapse triggers in your daily life. Triggers are internal
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Common Fears in Early Recovery
The early stages of recovery can exciting…and also terrifying. While you work hard to put your addiction behind you, doubt
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How to Help Someone Who Has Overdosed
If a family member or friend overdoses, the panic and fear you feel can be overwhelming. Your thoughts race, and
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Fentanyl: Dangerous and Deadly
The nation’s opioid crisis is showing no signs of slowing down. According to preliminary datafrom the Centers for Disease Control, nearly
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Using Buprenorphine to Treat Opioid Use Disorders
The opioid epidemic currently sweeping the U.S. has left few unaffected, with opioid-related overdose rates continuing to climb. The past
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The Dangers of Mixing Heroin and Alcohol
Heroin and alcohol are both central nervous system depressants, meaning they both work to produce calm feelings of relaxation and
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Benefits of Vivitrol vs. Suboxone
Vivitrol and Suboxone are used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs to help individuals quit use of severely addictive substances. These
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How Long Does it Take to Get Addicted to Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is one of the most addictive and commonly misused prescription medications in the nation. One survey of youth in
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Rising Use Of Illicit Fentanyl Cause For Concern in U.S.
Synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, have been produced at rapid rates in the past few years. This led to an
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5 Tips and Tricks to Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention
It’s hard to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Most substance abusers will end up relapsing even if they get the
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