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What Makes Drugs Addictive?

Understanding why drugs are addictive can help us realize that addiction is a biological process, not something we can “turn on and off” at will.

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Legislation in Texas

As a border state, Texas is a popular shipment point for illegal drugs. While many of these drugs end up sold throughout the United States, some end up being used…

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Treating Anxiety Disorders and Substance Abuse

The connection between anxiety and substance abuse is undeniable, but luckily, professional recovery programs can help treat anxiety and substance use disorders.

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Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?

Unfortunately, sleeping pills can be habit-forming and addictive, so it’s important to understand which medication you are taking and the long-term risks of its use. To help, we’ve put together some commonly asked questions about sleeping pills and their addictive properties.

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OCD and Addiction

Many OCD sufferers turn to substance use to manage the stress and anxiety of living with this disorder. Luckily, there is help available for individuals struggling with OCD and addiction at the same time.

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Avoiding Addiction Triggers and Relapse Risks

While we can make major progress within a treatment program, the situation is different when we re-enter our everyday lives. Without the same level of structure and support, it becomes easier for us to succumb to triggers and even relapse. Here are four strategies to deal with addictive triggers in the real world.

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How Do Opioids Alter the Brain?

For an opioid addict, understanding how the brain reacts to opioids is a helpful tool in recovery. We offer an overview of the brain’s reaction to opioids and how this impacts recovery from opioid addiction.

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Does One Drink Count as a Relapse?

If you have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder then the answer is yes, one drink counts as a relapse. Because addiction is a chronic condition, there is no cure, and no cure means managing your disease one day at a time for the remainder of your life.

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Understanding Codependency and Addiction

Relationships are complicated, especially when addiction is a factor. In families with addiction, the addicted person often becomes a sort of eye at the center of the hurricane.