• The Opiate Withdrawal Timeline and How to Shorten It

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    Opiate dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms that set in when opioid use suddenly stops. How long does it take to detox from opiates? The [...]

  • How Does Heroin Affect Your Body?

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    If you or someone you know has used heroin, you may not know all of the pertinent facts about this opioid. Read on to get [...]

  • Step 9: The Best 5 Tips for Living Amends

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    Have you ever heard the phrase, "make amends"? It's not one we use too frequently in our everyday language, but it still holds significant meaning. [...]

  • Signs of Being Roofied: Recognizing and Recovering from Drugged Drinks 

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    The term “roofied” is commonly used to describe the act of drugging someone’s drink with Rohypnol, a powerful sedative, often with intentions of committing sexual [...]

  • Healing Trauma and Addiction Through EMDR Therapy

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    vative approaches to mental health treatment are continuously emerging to address the intricate interplay between trauma and addiction. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy [...]

  • The 5 Best Sobriety Gift Ideas, and 3 You Should Avoid

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    If you find yourself struggling with what to get your loved one in recovery, you’re not alone. Recovering from an addiction is likely one of [...]

  • Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction in Recovery

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    he journey of recovery from addiction, one of the most formidable barriers individuals face is the stigma surrounding substance abuse. Despite progress in understanding addiction [...]

  • Substance-Induced Mental Health Disorders

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    Substance abuse can profoundly impact mental health, leading to substance-induced mood disorders and altering brain function. In this blog, we explain the intricacies of substance-induced [...]

  • How Long Does Percocet Stay in Your System?

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    Percocet is a potent opioid medication that’s often prescribed for managing moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately, this drug also carries a significant risk of addiction. [...]

  • How to Stop Manipulating People

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    Often used to control outcomes or influence other people’s actions, manipulation is a behavior pattern that can strain relationships and erode trust. Whether conscious or [...]

  • How Long Will it Take to Break an Addiction?

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    It was once believed that it took 21 days to break a habit, and that it took the brain a little less than one month [...]

  • High-Functioning Alcoholism, Explained

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    sm is a complex condition that manifests differently from individual to individual. Some people struggle visibly with alcohol dependency, while others may appear to keep [...]