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Meth Psychosis: Risks, Signs, and Detox

Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. Along with its euphoric effects, meth use comes with significant risks and potential consequences, particularly in the fo …

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Addiction and Suicide

Addiction and suicide are complex and intertwined issues that pose significant challenges for individuals, families, communities, and society. Both addiction and suicide severely impact mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. …

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Social Anxiety And Alcoholism

Social anxiety and alcoholism are two interrelated conditions that can have devastating effects on individuals’ lives. Both of these disorders stem from an array of underlying factors, including genetic predispositions, environmental …

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How to Make Your Alcohol-Free Holidays More Fun

The holidays are meant to be joyous and beautiful as they only come once a year. However, for some people, anxiety and stress are common holiday themes. Unfortunately, many people turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. However, when someone …

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Holiday Stressors to Avoid in Recovery

The holiday season presents a special challenge to those in recovery. Whether you are newly sober or have been sober for years, there is still the risk of relapse. From having to put up holiday decorations and buy gifts to holiday parties a …

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Can “Failure to Launch” Set One Up for Addiction?

Young people are one of the largest groups that are seeking drug and alcohol addiction treatment. There appears to be an increase in young people who are seeking addiction help also suffering from “failure to launch” syndrome. Can there …

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The Benefits of Short-Term Detox

The first step in recovery from addiction is completing detox. Detox is the process where the individual is medically supervised after they stop using drugs and alcohol to help manage their withdrawal symptoms. For some people, a short-term …

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Letting Go of Guilt and Shame in Addiction Recovery

Recovery is often an emotional experience. As a person transitions from a past that was dominated by active addiction into a healthier, drug-free future, they are likely to have a wide range of emotions. Learning how to manage these emotion …

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How Long Does it Take to Detox?

What Is Detox? When someone misuses alcohol or drugs for a prolonged period, their body develops a physical and psychological dependence. As a result, they need to continue drinking or using drugs just to function. Eventually, once they rea …

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What Are the Signs of Depression?

It is normal to experience feelings of sadness or loneliness at certain times in your life. For example, when you have lost a loved one or have relocated for a job, these and other negative feelings may arise. However, when these feelings b …

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