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3-Part Series: Is Vaping Really Bad For Your Health? – Part 2

Criticisms of Vaping There are a number of criticisms of vaping. Many complain about the second hand vapor cloud. Often stating they can taste the flavor of the vapor second-hand. Health professionals say that if a vape user has the flu or…

Importance of Genetic Testing in Dual Diagnosis

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health

Prescribing Medications More Effectively Last week we breached the topic of genetic testing and how it can affect mental health treatments. This week we wanted to dive in a little deeper and zero in specifically on dual diagnosis. But what…

What Is Chemical Dependency

Addiction

What Does Chemically Dependent Mean? We hear plenty in the news about addiction, but what is chemical dependency? Most people are unaware of the distinction between drug and alcohol addiction and chemical dependency. In reality, it is possible…

Opioid Detox Challenges and Treatment Options

Detox, Opioids

Opiate Dependency and Withdrawal Opioid detox is not something you want to try alone. Often, when a prescription for painkillers ends, someone who has become dependent on opioids to function can’t get what their body needs. The withdrawal…

The Challenges of Do-It-Yourself Alcohol Detoxification

Alcohol, Detox

Dangers of Stopping Alcohol Detox Cold Turkey On Your Own Face it, if you are dependent on alcohol, quitting is not going to be easy. Of course, what do they say; “if you have to go through hell, don’t stop, keep going.” Yes,…

Alcohol Use Disorder

Addiction, Alcohol

Drinking Too Much Alcohol According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, about 21.5 million adult Americans battle with substance use disorder. About 80% of those who are struggling with substance abuse disorder are abusing alcohol.…

Opioid Addiction and Dependency Treatment Programs

Addiction, Opioids

Not All Opioid Addiction Rehabs Are The Same Getting over an opioid addiction isn't easy, of course, nothing good in life ever is. And, those who have recovered all agree on one thing; life without opioids is much better, aka; good. Why is…

High THC Marijuana Use and Mental Health Issues

Addiction

Understanding High THC in Marijuana Back in the 60s smoking weed was quite popular. There was something of a cultural revolution going on. Most of the folks that smoked pot back then eventually grew out of it and went on to have families and…

The Value of Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment For Dual Diagnosis Patients

Addiction, Recovery

Removing Outside Influences in Residential Rehab Perhaps it goes without saying that a residential facility has a more positive atmosphere than a hospital or clinic. After all, the setting is more relaxed and peaceful, more open and caring.…

Genetic Testing for Mental Health Medicines

Mental Health

How Can DNA Testing Help Select The Right Medications In the last couple of blog posts, we've discussed genetic DNA testing for the predisposition of mental health disorders, diseases, cancer, and the importance of genetic testing for dual…

Importance of Genetic Testing in Mental Health Treatment

Mental Health

We are all genetically predisposed to both favorable attributes and less-than-desirable gene expressions. In other words, we have genes that help us and genes that could possibly hurt us. Have you ever noticed when someone you know is just naturally…

3-Part Series: Vaping Bans, E-Cigarette Marketing, Nicotine Addiction & The Future of Vape – Part 3

Addiction, Vaping

Okay so, in the first part of this series we talked about the history of vaping, how and why it became so popular to vape, and how big the vaping industry is today. In part II, we discussed the possible health risks for those who vape and those…

3-Part Series: The History E-Cigarettes and Vaping – Part 1

Addiction, Vaping

When Did Vaping Begin? It seems as if 'vaping' came out of nowhere. One day it didn't exist and then a few months later everywhere we went someone was vaping. In reality, electronic-cigarettes or E-cigarettes are not new. Neither is the concept…

What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health

Why do substance use disorders and mental disorders occur together? Co-occurring Disorders or Dual Diagnosis refers to a very common problem of dealing with substance dependency and mental illness or mental disorders at the same time. You see,…

Detox from Benzos – Harder Than You Think

Benzodiazepines, Detox

Benzodiazepines and Dependency What are Benzos Drugs? Well, they are benzodiazepine drugs. You've probably heard of valium, and yes, it is a benzodiazepine drug. You've probably heard someone you know make a derogatory comment; "take some valium,…

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3-Part Series: Is Vaping Really Bad For Your Health? – Part 2

Importance of Genetic Testing in Dual Diagnosis

What Is Chemical Dependency

Opioid Detox Challenges and Treatment Options

The Challenges of Do-It-Yourself Alcohol Detoxification

Alcohol Use Disorder

Opioid Addiction and Dependency Treatment Programs

High THC Marijuana Use and Mental Health Issues

The Value of Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment For Dual Diagnosis Patients

Genetic Testing for Mental Health Medicines

Importance of Genetic Testing in Mental Health Treatment

3-Part Series: Vaping Bans, E-Cigarette Marketing, Nicotine Addiction & The Future of Vape – Part 3

3-Part Series: The History E-Cigarettes and Vaping – Part 1

What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab

Detox from Benzos – Harder Than You Think

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