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

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,…

Opioid Detox and Relapse Prevention Plans

Detox, Opioids

Healing from Opioid Dependency Detoxification is difficult, if not done correctly relapse becomes all too common. It's especially difficult with opioid addiction. Did you know that three out of four people relapse within a month after detoxification?…

Alcohol Detox Program in a Safe Healing Environment

Alcohol, Detox

Detoxing from Alcohol With Proper Care Is it possible to do a safe alcohol detox on your own at home? Well, generally speaking, with mild alcohol dependency a very strong-willed person can safely detoxify themselves at home. It's not easy but…

Signs of Alcohol Withdrawals

Alcohol

Managing Alcohol Withdrawals Safely It probably comes as no surprise that alcohol withdrawals get worse as one becomes more dependent. Most everyone knows what a hangover is like, it hits you the next morning and you deal with it the next day,…

A History of the Opioid Addiction Crisis – How Could This Happen?

Opioids

Did you know that Genghis Khan's army used opium for anesthesia when manually setting broken bones because it dampened the pain and relaxed muscles? Using the drug made the procedure for dealing with dislocations and fractures easier on the…

Life after Rehab: What’s Next?

Recovery

Completing a rehab program is a major accomplishment in itself—of the 23.5 million Americans who could benefit from addiction treatment, only 11 percent get the help they need.1 However, rehab is only the first step on your lifelong recovery…

Choosing a Recovery Program That’s Right For You

Recovery

How Do I Choose The Right Rehab Every person is unique, with their own individual needs and ways of coping with stress and illness. People’s experiences with addiction are no different. This is why it is important to consider what you…

Preparing For The Withdrawal Process

Detox

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that in 2013, 17.3 million people in the United States were chemically dependent on alcohol and 6.9 million more were addicted to or abusing drugs.1 Those numbers had increased by 8.3 percent…

The Prescription Opioid Abuse Epidemic

Addiction

Prescription opioid drugs, which include commonly prescribed medications such as OxyContin and Vicodin, can provide effective, safe pain relief when used as prescribed. However, the risk of prescription opioid abuse and developing a dependency…

Understanding Methamphetamine Abuse

Addiction

Methamphetamine abuse is a fast-growing drug problem in the United States. Research shows that over 13 million American adults and adolescents have experimented with methamphetamine's, and a large number of these people have ended up addicted…

When Does Drinking Cross the Line into Alcohol Addiction?

Addiction

While drinking alcohol is not necessarily a problem for some people, for others drinking too much can lead to a wide range of consequences. Alcohol-related problems have serious mental, physical and social effects. People who experience problems…

Substance Abuse vs. Substance Dependence

Addiction

Although substance abuse and substance dependence are frequently used interchangeably, the two terms, while interrelated, are distinct. While both refer to someone's destructive association with drugs or alcohol, one often comes before the other.…

How to Recognize the Signs of Addiction

Addiction, Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis

Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease that affects brain function and behavior. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, once an addiction has developed, it almost always requires professional intervention to stem the cycle…

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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

Opioid Detox and Relapse Prevention Plans

Alcohol Detox Program in a Safe Healing Environment

Signs of Alcohol Withdrawals

A History of the Opioid Addiction Crisis – How Could This Happen?

Life after Rehab: What’s Next?

Choosing a Recovery Program That’s Right For You

Preparing For The Withdrawal Process

The Prescription Opioid Abuse Epidemic

Understanding Methamphetamine Abuse

When Does Drinking Cross the Line into Alcohol Addiction?

Substance Abuse vs. Substance Dependence

How to Recognize the Signs of Addiction

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