Resources
Category: Drug Addiction
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Can You Stop Using Heroin On Your Own?
Can someone quit heroin on their own? Yes, but it is not easy and will be risky. There are physical and mental challenges to overcome, and long-term success is rare.
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What Is A Recovery Coach?
Unlike the support of family, friends, or peers, a recovery coach is solely focused on promoting an individual’s recovery and removing any barriers to that goal.
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The Most Effective Ways To Quit Vaping
Many people find it helpful to know their reason for quitting vaping. They may want to save money or protect their health. Whatever the reason, specific steps can help someone’s chances of quitting vaping.
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Is Adderall Dangerous?
Adderall is not perceived as dangerous because it is popular and thought to be low risk. However, it is an amphetamine and is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
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Understanding the Risk of Synthetic Opioids Like Fentanyl
All opioids come with some risk of addiction if taken for too long or misused. However, synthetic opioids like fentanyl carry even greater risk because of their high potency.
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Are CBT and DBT Effective For Addiction Treatment?
Since each person’s needs are unique, some may experience better results with CBT, while others may benefit from DBT. Others may need to pair both to achieve long-term recovery from addiction.
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Can You Overcome Addiction If It’s Genetic?
Like other chronic illnesses with a genetic component such as heart disease, addiction does run in families, but that doesn’t make it inevitable or unmanageable.
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What is Withdrawal? When Does It Occur?
What an individual experiences during withdrawal can vary, and the severity of their symptoms will depend on the addictive substance, their own body’s response, and even how long they have been abusing the substance.
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What Role Does Family Therapy Play in Addiction Recovery?
Substance abuse affects a person’s entire family and all who love them. For this reason, family therapy is considered an important element in anyone’s recovery plan.
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Understanding the Stages of Addiction
Addiction is a process that occurs over a long period of time and is often aided by several different circumstances. Let’s explore more in this article.
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What Makes Meth So Addictive?
Because meth creates a rapid release of high levels of dopamine, the drug produces a strong urge in the user to keep taking more so they can continue to stimulate their brain’s reward center.
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What’s the Difference Between Detox and Rehab?
Understanding the difference between detox and rehab can help you better determine the next steps in your recovery.