When you stop using drugs or alcohol, you frequently encounter physical and mental withdrawal symptoms. They range from moderate to life-threatening, depending on the drug you’re using. In fact, the presence of these symptoms may alert you to the development of an addiction. But did you know that in a healthcare setting, there’s a slightly…
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You’re struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. You might think that you have things under control, but your friends or family disagree. Maybe you’ve tried quitting before and relapsed shortly after leaving rehab. Here’s what you need to know about getting effective drug addiction treatment. Addiction is a Chronic Disease that Needs Medical Intervention…
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One of the most widespread yet devastating issues in today’s society, alcohol dependence affects people from all walks of life. Although it is similar to alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction, there are also some crucial differences. Physical dependence and an abnormally high tolerance level are the primary characteristics of alcohol dependence. A tendency to experience…
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Addiction is a disease. It’s complicated, different for each person it affects, and entirely treatable. However, you have to know where to look for help. Many choose rehabs in Texas with excellent results. What to Look for in a Rehab Facility Focus on smaller venues that fully customize a whole-person approach for you. Using the…
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Your daughter struggles with a drug or alcohol dependence. You’ve tried to help her, but you know that she needs professional care. What is the best rehab for her? The Best Rehab Combines Personal Experience with Evidence-Based Treatment Big-city rehab centers make it difficult to get away from triggers and stressors. No, the best rehab…
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Your kids gain exposure to new drug trends long before we, as adults, hear about those trends. So are your kids talking about the lean drug or drink? Have you heard of this sugary, syrupy, dangerous drink teens and young adults are using for a cheap, easy-to-gain high? Don’t kid yourself about the purple drink…
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The heroin epidemic continues to grab news headlines from coast-to-coast in the United States. Heroin is an opiate, a drug made from morphine of the opium poppy plant. On the streets, people call heroin big H, horse, smack and hell dust. The drug was first popular in the 1960s and 1970s, quieted during the 1980s,…
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Whether you or someone you love suffers from a drug addiction, you see there are actual physical and mental changes happening because of this drug abuse. But are these changes directly caused by the drugs, or are they signs of other problems associated with addiction? Many people wonder how drugs affect the brain. How Drugs…
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Every day, experts learn more about eating disorders and the human mind. What was once thought to be a self-control issue is now considered a mental disorder. Thankfully, the 2019 National Eating Disorders Conference aims to improve professionals’ understanding of the problem. The best experts are those who continue to learn about their expertise, and…
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After all the time spent suffering from an addiction, it becomes increasingly important for addiction victims to select a rehab center that makes sense when they are ready for help. Most rehab centers will put forth claims of how good its treatment programs compared to other rehabs. Without much else to compare, reputation becomes a…
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