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Benefits of Group Therapy

Group therapy involves a therapist working with more than one person at a session. At times, there are multiple therapists present. There are many benefits of group therapy as it allows people at different recovery stages to work together. This enables participants to understand the challenges at each stage.  According to Mayo Clinic, group therapy […]

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How to Prevent a Panic Attack

About 11% of the US population suffers from panic attacks every year, and this statistic includes doctors. Experts are still trying to figure out how to prevent a panic attack as they don’t fully understand why they occur.   A panic attack is very distressing, sometimes frightening, and physically and mentally fatiguing. If you or your

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Signs of Codependency

Codependency is a term initially used to describe the situation experienced by the spouses of alcoholics. However, research now reveals that the signs of codependency are more prevalent in the general population. For example, a person in a dysfunctional family or taking care of a sick parent is likely to be codependent.  The good news

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Marijuana and Education

Studies reveal that marijuana abuse affects a person’s intellect and learning abilities. Smoking marijuana every day for an extended period may also lead to a loss of cognitive skills. With the recent legalization in the US, the significance of marijuana and education is crucial, now more than ever before.  Effects of Marijuana Use on Learning

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Learn How Addiction Affects Families Today

Substance abuse is a severe disorder a person cannot battle alone. Toxic substances have devastating effects on users, but many people overlook how addiction affects families. Drug addicts are real people with family members, including parents, spouses, and children.   However, addiction affects society at large. According to recent data, more than 38% of adults in

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What is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is an umbrella term for evidence-based therapy that treatment specialists use to help clients with mental disorders. Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy where a counselor listens to the client and responds with solutions to the client’s challenges. Therapists often help clients learn how to recognize the underlying issues within the problems and

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Stages of Addiction Recovery

Going through the stages of addiction recovery takes patience and determination. No one suddenly gets better. However, if you are determined to make recovery a priority you can overcome your addiction and manage your condition. Let’s take a closer look at the stages of addiction recovery and what you expect once you enter rehab. Alcohol

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Types of Addiction

Substance abuse is among the most common types of addiction. Substance use disorder can affect anyone from any background regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, or socio-economic background. As such, it is important to identify and address addiction when it occurs. Below we look at some of the most common types of addiction that affect people

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