Addiction Blog

Man talks to therapist about his opioid withdrawal symptoms

Dealing with Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

It’s commendable that you are considering getting help for your opioid addiction. As you may or may not be aware, a little bit of danger ...
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Woman doing yoga knows what is holistic therapy

What is Holistic Therapy?

When someone enters rehab, the staff’s inclination is to put its entire focus on the client’s addiction. Before the modern age of addiction treatment, that ...
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Therapist walks a couple through family therapy activities

Intensive Family Therapy Activities

Upon entering addiction rehab, you receive an individualized treatment plan. This plan includes a mix of therapies designed to help you build strong recovery. Some ...
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Woman in need of help wondering is addiction a disease

Is Addiction a Disease?

Nobody wakes up one morning and plans to develop a chemical dependency. Similarly, you didn’t start abusing a substance with the understanding that it would ...
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Therapist explains common DBT techniques to his clients

Common DBT Techniques

For decades, addiction treatment consisted of standard individual and group counseling programs. It was a rather simple approach to treatment, one that consistently led to ...
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Man benefitting from cognitive behavioral therapy techniques

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques

Many people who have substance use disorder are also diagnosed with a mental health disorder, as well. This is referred to as dual diagnosis. For ...
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Doctor explains potential treatments for drug abuse

Treatments for Drug Abuse

Drug addiction is a challenging dilemma that many Americans face. However, it doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, young or old; this problem may ...
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Man asleep at his desk thanks to alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcohol use disorder is a critical problem in the United States with thousands of people affected every year. Many people die from alcohol-related injuries, illness, ...
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Man going through severe cocaine withdrawal symptoms

Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms

Made from the leaves of the coca plant in South America, cocaine has been a popular drug choice in the United States for many years. ...
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Woman struggles through the marijuana withdrawal timeline

The Marijuana Withdrawal Timeline

Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. While marijuana is predominately viewed as a recreational drug, it can be ...
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