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Opiate Addiction
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A Dangerous Combination: Mixing Alcohol and Oxycodone
What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you hear the word, “pain”? You may think headaches, stomach aches, surgery or a broken bone. But that word may also…
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Social Media and Mental Health: Effects on Your Wellbeing
Social media has very quickly integrated itself into every aspect of your day. When you wake up, you mindlessly scroll through your Facebook feed. Then, you catch the latest news…
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How Addictive is Heroin and Why is Your Loved One Addicted?
If your loved one is struggling with heroin addiction, it’s natural to have questions, such as, “How addictive is heroin?” and “Why is heroin addictive?”. You’re trying to understand how…
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Signs of Depression in Your First Responder Loved One
Your loved one is a first responder. From running into burning buildings to protecting local communities, confronting crisis after crisis is a daily practice. But over time, it can become…
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What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy and What are the Benefits?
It was only one comment about your life. But before you knew it, you started yelling at your friends. The intense anger and frustration stuck with you. Over the next…
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Risks of Mixing Adderall with Alcohol
Originally published: August 7, 2019 Updated on: June 20, 2022 Using Adderall isn’t in itself a bad thing. People use the medication to aid with symptoms of different disorders such…
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Insurance Coverage for Rehab in Arizona: 5 Things You Should Know
There are few decisions that are more courageous than choosing to seek treatment for your addiction. And it’s taken a lot to get you to this point – you may…
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What is a High Functioning Alcoholic?
Most people don’t intend to become an alcoholic. Maybe your loved one’s drinking started as a way to relieve stress, but soon they found more excuses to drink. Company golf…
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Why Boredom Can Lead to Relapse and 3 Ways to Prevent It
Boredom. It’s that feeling we get when every second is duller than the one before it. It’s that slow, inconvenient and exhausting feeling that makes you desperately crave for excitement…