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The Connection Between Loneliness and Alcohol Abuse

Loneliness and social isolation relate directly to depression and substance abuse. The so-called epidemic of loneliness is cause for concern among professionals who treat mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs). Coping with depression for many involves turning to alcohol, while alcohol abuse often leads to further isolation and depression. In a dual diagnosis treatment […]

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What To Expect in Residential Treatment

Residential treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) is extremely effective and often recommended for those who meet certain criteria. Many factors influence the decision between outpatient and residential rehab. Once you decide which is best for you, you’ll want to know how the process works and what to expect. If you’re looking for a residential

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Recognizing Inhalant Abuse

Inhalant abuse affects millions of Americans every year, including children and adolescents. The widespread accessibility of inhalants—from glues and whippet canisters to cleaning fluids—poses a significant challenge, mainly because these substances aren’t regulated. This combination makes inhalant abuse a deeply concerning issue. If you or someone you care about is using inhalants, look into substance

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How Long Do Opioids Stay in Your System?

The United States continues to see a high incidence of opioid use, abuse, and addiction, including overdose and death. Opioid addiction treatment is the best way to address dependence on any drug in the opioid family, from heroin and other opiates derived from the opium poppy to synthetics like Oxy or fentanyl. If you’re concerned

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What Is Crystal Meth?

What is crystal meth? That’s a good question to ask if you’re concerned about someone’s use of this powerful, highly addictive drug. Crystal meth is a highly purified form of methamphetamine (meth) that’s manufactured solely for illicit sale and use. Users of crystal meth can become dependent and addicted before they realize what’s happening. Once

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Valium Side Effects To Look Out For

Valium, a common benzodiazepine (benzo), is often prescribed for anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms. While many use it safely, it does carry a risk of dependence or addiction—among other harmful side effects of Valium misuse. Some may even misuse it by getting it from friends, family, or off the street. If you or someone you

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What Are Party Drugs?

Since the dawn of time, people have turned to mind-altering substances for a variety of reasons. Fermented plants became the alcohol many keep in their homes today. Opium poppies gave rise to drugs like heroin, while coca plants brought people cocaine. Over time, science has created medications like amphetamines and benzodiazepines, intended for medical use

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Tips for Managing Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms

Cocaine, first synthesized from the coca plant in the 1860s by a German chemist, remains a dangerous drug. While the cocaine and crack epidemics of the 1970s-90s have declined, thousands of cocaine-related deaths still occur annually in the United States. Are you using cocaine regularly and struggling to quit? You may be facing addiction. Cocaine

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Utilizing CBT Techniques To Address Addiction

The most effective way to treat a substance use disorder (SUD) is through evidence-based therapies provided in a professional rehab center. Whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is determined to be the best for you, the benefits of psychotherapy are incontrovertible. One of the modalities considered best practice in treating addiction is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). To

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What You Need To Know About a Heroin Overdose

Heroin continues to be a major disruptor of lives even though this drug’s highly addictive qualities are well known. Originally synthesized from opium for medical use as a pain reliever, heroin no longer has any legitimate applications in medicine and is a Schedule I narcotic. Other, even more potent opioids are still prescribed for pain.

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