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5 Signs You Should Go to Rehab for Addiction

Addiction is a serious and scary condition for everyone involved – especially the addict. Sometimes, addiction gets to the point where the addict isn’t sure if they should go to rehab. One quality of people struggling with addiction is denial. Often times, when an addict is debating the severity of their addiction, they will deny…

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What Is EMDR Therapy and How Can It Help Me Heal?

Roughly 10 percent of adults have experienced a drug use disorder during their life. About 75 percent of those people reported never getting any help or assistance for it. There can sometimes be a stigma surrounding rehab and beginning the recovery journey. This can be the reason many do not ask for help. Those with unprocessed…

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5 Tips to Help With Addiction Recovery

Substance abuse recovery is a long journey, and letting go of old habits is not as easy as it seems. Many people in recovery will go through at least one moment of relapse. Fortunately, there are many tips and programs available to minimize your or your loved one’s chances of relapse. When staying sober becomes overwhelming,…

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5 Signs You May Have a Problem With Alcohol

How do you know if you or a loved one is suffering from alcoholism? What if you only drink on the weekends or during the evening? Are you still considered an alcoholic? The signs of alcoholism are clearly defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. When you’re ready to discover the most…

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Life After IOP Treatment: What Comes Next?

The overdose epidemic experienced an increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, deaths rose to a record high with 70,000 addiction-related deaths. The number of suspected overdoses increased by 17.59% as more people stayed home. As addiction cases are increasing, more people are turning toward intensive outpatient programs (IOP) as well. It’s not enough to…