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What comes first: Substance abuse or the mental health problem?

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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How Do I Manage Stress Without Substances?

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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

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What Resources Are Available on College Campuses to Help Prevent and Treat Substance Abuse?

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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

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What’s a Common Structure for a Substance Abuse Program?

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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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CAN SLEEPING PILL ADDICTIONS START AS A WAY TO ESCAPE STRESS?

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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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Are You More Likely to Abuse Sleeping Pills if You’re Depressed?

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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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What Happens in a Substance Abuse Program After a DUI?

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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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What Educational Resources Will a Substance Abuse Program Provide?

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Drug and alcohol addiction is a real problem in the current world. It doesn’t choose its victims, and anyone could fall short. Unfortunately, drug and alcohol addiction continues to be a problem mostly supported by the many myths and misconceptions that revolve around the topic. Many people fail to recover from at-home addiction treatment due

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Does a Substance Abuse Program Address Mood Disorders?

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A big part of the addiction treatment process involves the client working with counselors to identify the driving force behind the client’s need to take drugs or alcohol. This information is important because it provides the basis for developing solutions (coping and life skills) that can help stem the tide of relapses in the future.

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Does a Substance Abuse Program Address Trauma?

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Nearly sixty-six percent of all the people who are currently receiving drug and alcohol treatment have reported some abuse as a child. Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, they have dealt with the pain by themselves since their trauma happened. What Is Trauma? The word trauma gets thrown around much more than most people pay attention.

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Substance Abuse

What comes first: Substance abuse or the mental health problem?

How Do I Manage Stress Without Substances?

What Resources Are Available on College Campuses to Help Prevent and Treat Substance Abuse?

What’s a Common Structure for a Substance Abuse Program?

CAN SLEEPING PILL ADDICTIONS START AS A WAY TO ESCAPE STRESS?

Are You More Likely to Abuse Sleeping Pills if You’re Depressed?

What Happens in a Substance Abuse Program After a DUI?

What Educational Resources Will a Substance Abuse Program Provide?

Does a Substance Abuse Program Address Mood Disorders?

Does a Substance Abuse Program Address Trauma?

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