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What Occurs During Benzo Withdrawal Treatment

Benzodiazepine And How They Work Benzodiazepine, or "benzo", is a psychoactive drug and falls under the category of tranquilizers. They ...
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November 15, 2019 / Benzo withdrawal, Benzo withdrawal

Holistic Opioid Alternatives for Chronic Pain

Opioids work directly on the parts of the brain that perceive pain. They are derived from the opium poppy and ...
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November 15, 2019 / holistic opioid alternatives, holistic opioid alternatives

The Opioid Epidemic in Missouri

According to The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, approximately 134 people in the United States die every day ...
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November 4, 2019 / opioid, opioid addiction treatment, opioid addiction treatment, opioid epidemic

The Vaping Crisis: A Look at the Latest Epidemic

Crisis Situation An alarming 2.5 percent of high school students are using electronic cigarettes today. That is a 135% increase ...
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November 4, 2019 / Vaping, vaping

Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) in Missouri

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)? IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Program. IOPs and IOTs (Intensive Outpatient Treatment program) ...
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October 14, 2019 / Intensive Outpatient Program, intensive outpatient program

Is a Loved One Struggling with Alcoholism? Five Reasons They Should Consider Treatment

When faced with confronting our loved ones with their alcoholism, many more times than not it is a lot harder ...
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October 7, 2019 / alcoholism, Alcoholism

Understanding Medically-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Detox

Back in the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies were working with medical communities and telling them that their patients would not ...
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September 23, 2019 / detox, Medically-Assisted Treatment, medically-assisted treatment

Dual Diagnosis: Is Your Alcoholism Caused By a Mental Illness? Key Indications it Could Be

The truth of the matter is, drinking alcohol is considered a social norm, but can easily become the beginning of ...
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September 23, 2019 / alcoholism, Dual Diagnosis, dual-diagnosis

Cave Paintings: 9 New Hobby Ideas to Support Your Recovery

Recovering is all about you, and what better way to celebrate a new start than with a new hobby? But ...
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August 9, 2019 / recovery, Sober Living

How Do You Forgive the Addict in Your Life? 8 Tips for Accepting Amends

Addiction hurts everyone involved; not just the addict. Even so, it's difficult to forgive and forget. According to the National ...
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August 7, 2019 / forgiveness, Rehab

Moderate, Heavy, Binge: The Levels of Problem Drinking

Do you know the different levels of drinking and when consumption is considered problem drinking? Read this guide to learn ...
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August 5, 2019 / Addiction Treatment, alcoholism

The Employment Gap Explanation: How to Frame Rehab in Job Interviews

Spending time in rehab and recovery inevitably leads to gaps in your resume. Sharp-eyed employers will want to know why ...
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August 2, 2019 / employment gaps, Sober Living

They Have What You Want: How to Find a Sponsor in Recovery

Relapse is more common than you might think. According to many reports, 40 to 60 percent of people relapse within ...
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July 31, 2019 / Sober Living, sponser in recovery

Your Ultimate Guide to Using Medication for Alcoholism

When you’re suffering from an alcohol use disorder, you may feel as though all is lost and there is nothing ...
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July 29, 2019 / Addiction Treatment, medication for alcoholism

8 Medications, Foods, and Drinks a Recovering Alcoholic Should Avoid

Throughout the world, 107 million individuals have an alcohol consumption disorder. That is an estimated 1.4% of the total population. These numbers ...
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July 26, 2019 / recovery, Sober Living

7 Arguments for the Importance of Nature to Addiction Recovery

Overcoming an addiction is a difficult experience. Victims of addiction face hardships that extend beyond the addiction itself, impacting mental ...
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July 24, 2019 / Addiction Treatment, recovery

Pumping Iron for Sobriety: The Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery

Most people are well aware of the challenges that people face when they're going through the addiction recovery process. When people ...
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July 22, 2019 / exercise, Sober Living

Drug Overdose 101: The Top Signs of Drug Overdose and What to Do if One Occurs

Around 23.5 million Americans over the age of 12 struggle with drug addiction. In fact, the CDC reported over 63,000 deaths in ...
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July 19, 2019 / Addiction Treatment, Overdose

Rebuilding Your Social Life: How to Find Sober Friends After Rehab

Addiction is a chronic disease that affects over 23 million Americans. Like many other chronic diseases, addiction can be treated but not cured. Following ...
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July 17, 2019 / Sober Living, sobriety