The prospect of taking on any long-term project is intimidating. Yet, you do it more often than you might think. Choosing to start a family, embark upon a specific career or buy a house are all experiences that can impact your life for years. While you might not consider it the same, choosing to allow …
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Enrolling in a substance abuse treatment program is an important first step to overcoming addiction, but it can be intimidating if you don’t know exactly what to expect. While we can’t tell you exactly what your personal experience in treatment will be like, there are common features you can expect whenever you enroll in a …
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It turns out the U.S. is not only the land of the free but also a hotbed of addiction. And this is well substantiated by multiple studies, one of which was in a report released by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. According to that study, an estimated 21 million Americans have a substance use disorder …
People with mental illness often self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to ease their symptoms. It might temporarily relieve the intensity of the illness, but it ultimately makes the situation worse. Substance abuse can mask the symptoms of mental illness, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. Besides providing temporary relief from mental health issues, self-medicating …
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Stress management is the act of controlling the body’s reactions to pressure, whether it be general stress, job stress, or any other life source. The goal of managing your stress is to live a healthier and happier life which is why it’s so important to take long-term preventative measures instead of short-term bandaid solutions. Here …
When young adults go away to college, they develop new friendships, experience a higher degree of freedom, and face the pressures of meeting their increased academic responsibilities. All of these factors work together to increase the likelihood that some students will fall prey to addiction in some form or another. For most students, this means …
Once you commit to a local substance abuse program, you may be wondering exactly what you will be in for. Don’t worry- this is a common question many patients have, especially newcomers to the program. You’re likely wondering what’s a common structure for a substance abuse program and what to expect when you get there. …
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Over the years, awareness of mental health and addictions has been steadily rising towards the light, and more people are embracing the topic. Therefore, there are a lot more cases of addictions, and mental health issues continue to increase daily. People are developing addictions to their coping mechanisms, such as using sleeping pills as a …
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Although most people don’t associate sleeping pills with addiction, the two often go hand in hand, according to many physicians, therapists, and addiction experts. Studies show that individuals who are depressed are more likely to struggle with one of two sleeping disturbances, either hypersomnia or insomnia. In some cases, those who are severely depressed might …
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If you were arrested for DUI, you are not alone; in 2015, the most recent and relevant data available, there were approximately 1 million people arrested for DUI in America. For those who are not familiar with the term DUI (driving under the influence), it is a criminal offense that stems from operating a motor …
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