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How To Stay Sober Over The Holidays

How To Stay Sober Over The Holidays

If you’ve recently embarked on a journey of sobriety, or you just sometimes get a little anxious around holiday times, we can help you know how to stay sober over the holiday. It is normal to feel nervous or pressured when around substances, but it is important to...

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Returning To Rehab? Think About This

Returning To Rehab? Think About This

Ok, so you relapsed. Many times this is considered the worst case scenario. Maybe you’re scared and immersed in uncertainty, and pain. This is normal. In some ways, it’s easy to think you’ve failed, but it’s vital to your well-being to push that thought away. Here are...

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What Happens When You Combine Ambien and Alcohol?

What Happens When You Combine Ambien and Alcohol?

When drugs like Ambien and other sleep aids are prescribed by doctors, they generally come with a disclaimer to avoid drinking alcohol. There’s a good reason for this. When alcohol and Ambien interact in the body they can cause unpredictable and often dangerous...

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Substance Abuse And Boredom

Substance Abuse And Boredom

Boredom can lead to all sorts of risky behavior, from gambling to having unsafe sex. But one of the most dangerous behaviors boredom can lead to is substance abuse. When people are bored, they often look for something to make them feel excited and free, and for many...

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Chronic Pain And Addiction Recovery

Chronic Pain And Addiction Recovery

Opiate addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world. Chronic pain, on the other hand, is a legitimate problem that can also be extremely debilitating. While opioid painkillers can help with extreme cases of chronic pain, the risk of...

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WHAT DO I DO AFTER TREATMENT?

WHAT DO I DO AFTER TREATMENT?

At some point in an addicts stay at an addiction treatment center, whether it be residential or outpatient, they should begin to ask themselves, "what do I do after treatment?" Treatment typically consists of a 21-45 day program provided by a highly experienced...

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Can Addiction Treatment Help Me Deal With Grief and Loss?

Can Addiction Treatment Help Me Deal With Grief and Loss?

Addiction is a serious malady that impacts all parts of a person’s life. Without proper treatment, the risk of serious consequences grows. People with substance abuse issues face risks to their physical and mental health, their financial wellbeing, and the loss of...

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Is it Dangerous to Mix Heroin and Xanax?

Is it Dangerous to Mix Heroin and Xanax?

Substance use disorder is a serious and life-threatening mental health condition that many Americans struggle with on a daily basis. When an individual begins mixing substances, their risk of developing serious health concerns, like an overdose, increase...

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