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Unraveling Dual Diagnosis and Other Medical Jargon

Chances are, if you’ve been assessed and diagnosed recently, you’ve heard some daunting medical terms thrown around. Into Action will help clarify the medical jargon, so you get a better handle on your own recovery.

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How to Stay Sober and Sane During the Holidays When You Have a Perfectly Imperfect Family

Into Action offers ten tips for those in recovery to make staying sober this holiday easier, even when life at home is far from perfect.

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How to Support a Newly Recovering Addict

Initially, don’t expect newly recovering people to provide much in terms of amends. Instead, they need to focus on getting through one more day without using substances. How then, does a family shaped by addiction provide support when their loved one is new to recovery? If the wounds are still fresh, how do you move forward? How do you act supportive when, inside, you still feel angry and hurt?

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Asking for Help: Recovery Resources in Greater Houston

Luckily, there are many resources throughout the Houston area available to you when you reach out for help. These recovery resources can help guide you to the right information, the best addiction treatment choices for you, and a sense of common understanding and compassion.

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Will Insurance Pay for Addiction Treatment

The American Medical Association (AMA) classified alcoholism (alcohol use disorder) as a disease in 1956, but it took them until 1987 to classify substance addiction (substance use disorder) as a…

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Finding Sober Alternatives with Friends

Recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a long-term commitment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), people struggling with addiction must…

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How Does Dopamine Drive Our Behavior?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is one of the “feel good” chemicals in our brain. Interacting with the pleasure and reward center of our…

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Can Chronic Pain Be Treated Without Opioids?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is Chronic Pain? According to the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), chronic pain is “pain that continues beyond the expected period of…

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The Connection Between Addiction and Disease

The connection between addiction and disease is clear. Variables such as the type of substance, the duration used, and the user’s health and age all impact the likelihood of developing a co-occurring physical or mental illness.