• Common Excuses in Recovery: Overcoming Resistance to Addiction Recovery

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    When a person is struggling with a substance use disorder, the idea of seeking help can be overwhelming and intimidating. As a result, it’s not [...]

  • Symptoms of a Silent Anxiety Attack

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    Anxiety attacks are often associated with clear, outward symptoms such as rapid breathing, sweating and trembling. However, not all anxiety attack symptoms are so obvious. [...]

  • How to Plan an Intervention: Best Practices for Success

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    Staging an intervention for a loved one with a substance use disorder is a challenging and emotional process. However, proper preparation and approach can be [...]

  • What You Should Know Before You Begin Planning an Intervention for a Loved One 

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    Planning an intervention for a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder is a sensitive and challenging process. The aim is to encourage the [...]

  • Insurance Coverage Makes Addiction Treatment More Affordable

    783 words|3.9 min read|

    If you have ever sought out mental health treatment, including therapy, physical health treatment, including routine visits to your primary physician or even veterinary care [...]

  • Does Acid Negatively Affect Your Sleep?

    690 words|3.5 min read|

    All medications have side effects, and specific body and brain functions change as the substance begins to take effect. Some medications are intentionally used to [...]

  • What Do Hallucinations and Hallucinogens Do To The Brain?

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    Most people are familiar with the concept of a hallucination – it is when the brain presents a reality to you that is not there. [...]

  • Should I Be Concerned About Soma’s Abuse Potential?

    778 words|3.9 min read|

    Muscle pain is undeniably debilitating, especially if it is chronic and severe enough to interrupt your regular daily routines and habits. Thankfully, countless medications and [...]

  • Can Seroquel Be Abused?

    776 words|3.9 min read|

    Symptoms of mood disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder challenge countless men and women every day and decrease quality of life in [...]

  • What Are the Negative Effects of Snorting Adderall?

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    Prescription medication always comes with warning labels and instructions from your primary doctor regarding the best way to take the medication to reduce negative side [...]

  • Is There A Difference Between Adderall and Ritalin?

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    Adderall and Ritalin are most commonly used to treat the same neurodivergent disorders – but they are made from different chemicals that affect different individuals, [...]

  • Setting Healthy Boundaries to Support Loved Ones in Addiction Recovery

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    Supporting a loved one through addiction recovery is a complex and emotionally charged process. One crucial aspect of this journey is setting healthy boundaries. Boundaries [...]