What is PAWS?
Without a doubt, one of the worse parts of seeking help for substance abuse is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. For some, withdrawal symptoms can start after
January 21, 2021
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How Anxiety Affects Addiction Recovery
Anxiety disorders affect 18.1% of the United States population. Those with anxiety are 2 to 3 times more likely to struggle with a substance abuse
January 20, 2021
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Is Gender Dysphoria a Mental Illness?
While the term “transgender” has been making headlines for the past few years, there’s little to no talk about the word “gender dysphoria.” This form
January 19, 2021
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The Role of Rapid Resolution Therapy in Trauma Recovery
Close to 34 percent of people in substance abuse treatment struggle with some level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other trauma. Early traumatic experiences can lead
January 18, 2021
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Differences Between Habit and Addiction
The fine line between a habit and an addiction can often be challenging to see. Many habit-forming and addiction behaviors overlap in unexpected ways that
January 16, 2021
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What Exactly is Holistic Addiction Treatment?
The integration of holistic therapies in otherwise conventional treatment programs isn’t new. The inclusion of alternative and holistic approaches for a wide range of ailments
January 15, 2021
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What is a Rehab Trap?
For many, their struggle with substance abuse looks more like a revolving door than a straight path. Many keep going in and out of treatment
January 14, 2021
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What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Part of a group known as “Cluster B” or “dramatic” personality disorders, a histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a less known mental health condition. People
January 14, 2021
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Do Addictions Need to Be Replaced with Something Else?
As people move away from addictive substances, they often try to replace their addiction with something else, usually healthy. While on the surface, this might
January 13, 2021
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What Kind of Treatments Are Available for Sex Addiction?
Though highly controversial, sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior can be distressing to those struggling. Unfortunately, there’s still much debate in the psychiatric community about
January 12, 2021
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Telehealth vs. Telemedicine: What’s the Difference?
In response to COVID-19, many addiction treatment centers closed while others tapped into remote health care options. With it, the popularity of remote services increased.
January 12, 2021
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Withdrawal from Which Drugs Can Be Fatal?
There’s a lot of conflicting information about withdrawal from which drugs can be fatal. Withdrawal refers to someone’s various physical and mental effects after they
January 11, 2021
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