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Is Vaping Marijuana Addictive?

 People are talking about vaping now more than ever, especially with state jumping on board to legalize marijuana. Drug delivery services have changed with medical marijuana use, including the use of vape pens. Public smoking laws have provided ways to incentivize marijuana products people can smoke and even eat. There may be unseen consequences of…

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Learn About How Mental Illness and Addiction Are Linked (Just Not How You Might Think)

 Addiction is something people still do not want to talk about; mental health even less so. Those with addiction are seen as making poor choices and causing harm to loved ones. Substance use disorder can greatly impact a person’s life, including mental health issues. Studies have found that people with addiction are more likely to…

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Are You Self-Medicating?

Drug use has reached into the millions for consumers of drugs and alcohol. Many millions have tried drugs and continue to use each day in spite of consequences. Some people even use it for self-medicating purposes. They might be trying to escape stress, trauma, discomfort, or symptoms of mental health issues. Different types of psychoactive…

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Why Your Counselor Deserves More Respect in Rehab (and How to Listen Better)

 Substance abuse counselors provide a necessary support system for individuals recovering from eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues, gambling addictions, and other behavioral issues. By forming a relationship built on trust with their patients, counselors provide the support, resources, and judgement-free guidance that patients can utilize on their road to addiction recovery. Counselors in this…

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