Alcohol is a known depressant. However, many people still turn to it as a primary means of relieving feelings of despair and the symptoms of depression. Unfortunately, alcohol will only make the problem worse over time. There is a strong correlation between depression and alcohol. Treating the two issues together can significantly increase the success…
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Alcohol addiction doesn’t just affect the individual who is drinking. It can also tremendously impact family members, including spouses, children, parents, and extended family. How does alcohol affect your family? When a family member is struggling with alcohol addiction, it can cause stress and upheaval in the entire household. Family dynamics may change as the…
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The effects of addiction are far-reaching and can affect virtually every aspect of a person’s life. Not only do addictions have physical consequences, but also emotional, psychological, social, and legal consequences as well. It can even result in death or incarceration. That is why treatment is essential. Searching for “addiction treatment therapies near me?” If…
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Opiates are drugs made from or containing opium, including codeine, morphine, and heroin. They are most often used to treat pain or induce sleep. Opiates are particularly addictive because they bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Opiate addiction is more common than ever before. Opioids and opiates contribute to a significant portion…
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Group therapy benefits folks in many ways. Many of us were unfamiliar with therapy and wary about discussing our personal problems with someone else. Group therapy, specifically, seems like an intimidating prospect—not only are we disclosing personal information about our problems with one person, but we are discussing them with a room full of strangers.…
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Prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as any prohibited narcotic when misused, and their abuse can quickly lead to an overdose. While most overdoses are unintentional, it doesn’t change the fact that they often lead to irreparable physical damage or death. Xanax is one of the most commonly misused prescription drugs. A Xanax rehab…
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Alcohol addiction can affect anyone and doesn’t discriminate based on race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or work situation. Many working professionals with high-stress and high-stakes careers find themselves at odds struggling with addiction. Even worse, they feel like they can’t take time away from work to focus on recovery. Fortunately, there are recovery options designed…
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Addiction and recovery, despite their complexity, are often simplified, stereotyped, or mischaracterized in popular media and social scenarios. Due to the pervasive stigma around addiction, the process of recovery and nuances of addiction treatment is frequently misunderstood. It can make it difficult to ask for help, commit to recovery, and even harder to talk about…
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Alcohol is one of the most addictive and easily accessible substances available. Alcohol dependence can begin at any age, and the longer a person is dependent on alcohol, the more dangerous it becomes. In Laguna Beach, more than 21% of high school freshmen and 45% of high school juniors have self-reported using alcohol in the…
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