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Is Addiction a Disease?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. “Addiction is a disease.” That statement has been disputed about as many times as it’s been put forth as an argument. But the…

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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually occur within 8 hours after the last drink, but can occur days later. Symptoms usually peak on the 1st through 3rd day but may go on…

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The Most Common Mental Health Disorders

By 2019, one in eight people in the United States were living with mental illness. Mental health and mood disorders can develop after traumatic events, health conditions, eating disorders, substance…

Drug Addiction

Drugs and Depression

There is a strong correlation between people with depression and substance abuse- and it’s an issue that affects millions worldwide. Between prescribed over-the-counter medications or recreational use of hard substances,…

Drug Addiction

What is Opioid Addiction?

The United States makes up 4.4% of the world’s population but consumes over 80% of the world’s opioids. In 2017, the opioid crisis was declared a nationwide Public Health Emergency…

Drug Rehab

How to Prevent Relapse in Recovery

For those who have successfully completed a substance abuse treatment program, it’s an extraordinary achievement. Addiction treatment requires hard work and brutal honesty. It’s the first major step on the…

Drug Rehab

Is Family Therapy Necessary for Rehab?

Families are complicated. Some individuals are very close with their family and interact with them regularly, while others distance themselves from the family unit, only visiting them for obligatory events…

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Tips for How to Maintain Sobriety

Choosing to recover from a substance use disorder is a courageous act; however, staying committed to your sobriety is a lifelong endeavor that takes patience and perseverance. Addiction recovery is…

Drug Addiction

What are the Most Common Dual Diagnosis Disorders?

Alcohol or drugs are often used to self-medicate the oppressive symptoms of mental health problems. People often abuse substances to ease the pain of an undiagnosed psychological disorder, to cope…