treatment for opioid use disorder

Finding Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released multiple public health alerts on opioid addiction and overdose in the years since the medication was introduced to medical markets across the country. It’s not hard to develop an opioid use disorder. Addiction is the result of several factors, including personal history, medical history, and…

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individuals participate in group therapy while in an intensive outpatient program for addiction and mental health treatment

What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

Drug addiction tends to disrupt life in more ways than one. Those suffering from addiction are plagued by cravings, self-control issues, and the impulse to prioritize using their drug of choice over all other obligations. While some people require 24/hour care and monitoring when getting sober, there are those who can’t leave for a treatment…

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individuals in a transitional living program receive care and support in group therapy

What Is a Transitional Living Program?

While movies and fairy tales often depict the idea of family as a loving, nurturing space that shelters children from the harsh nature of the outside world, reality paints a different picture. Family isn’t easy. Sometimes, in fact, it can prove to be incredibly difficult, dysfunctional, and stress-producing. A slew of factors can contribute to…

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Family Therapy Activities to Consider

Drug addiction affects more than just the individual who is doing drugs. It impacts their family, loved ones, and the community. When someone becomes addicted to drugs, they often isolate themselves from others because of their drug activity. This puts a wedge between them and their family and impacts your relationships. Family therapy, with its…

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a woman wonders if she has binge eating disorder after examining her eating habits

Do I Have Binge Disordered Eating?

Although many of us are aware of disordered eating, we tend to misunderstand the conditions. For instance, there’s a common misconception that women are the only ones who can have disordered eating, but many men struggle as well. Another misconception is that the primary form of disordered eating comes from a lack of eating rather…

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How to Detox from Cocaine

Cocaine has been a popular party and club scene drug since the 70s, and its popularity in pop culture contributes significantly to this. Cocaine is a stimulant with high rates of addiction, and in modern times it can be especially dangerous, as the people selling it often cut it with hazardous things like fentanyl to…

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Residential Trauma Treatment in Argyle, TX

Life is a journey that is filled with ups and downs. It is through these experiences that people develop coping mechanisms and support systems. Typically, these ups and downs are more than enough for the average person to handle, but sometimes, in extreme cases, the lows of life can be too much for even the…

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