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How a Negative Contract Can Derail Recovery From Addiction
What is a negative contract? Learn what these harmful secrets are and how they can be a major barrier in addiction recovery.
How Much Drinking Causes Withdrawal Symptoms
What if we knew exactly how much we could drink on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms or even a hangover?
Can the ACE Test Predict Addiction?
ACE stands for “adverse childhood experiences.” Since this study, mental health professionals have used the ACE questionnaire in daily practice across the country. Countless studies and professionals have found that having a high ACE score can predict addiction, mental illness, and medical issues in the future.
Differences Between Crack Cocaine Dependence and Addiction
what is the difference between addiction and dependence? Generally, reliance on any substance is unhealthy. Let’s explore the key differences between addiction and dependence on crack cocaine and the psychological signs of both stages of addiction.
Is AA the Only Way to Stay Sober?
Is AA the only way to get sober? Although this question may seem simple, it isn’t. It boils down to the age-old debate of “spiritual” recovery vs. “rational” recovery. So, breaking down the benefits and drawbacks of twelve-step recovery, let’s explore AA and step-step programming, and if it is the best way to get sober for you!
Drug Rehab Family Programs
Drug Rehab Family Programs in Florida Addiction Treatment Centers Provide Many Benefits To Those Struggling With Addiction. Learn How & Why You Need This!
Reversing Overdose: How Narcan Works to Save Lives
Opiates like painkillers and heroin almost entirely drive this trend. Fortunately, reversing overdose trends in the county is possible. Combining the use of Narcan, education, prevention, and treatment can slow the tide and save countless lives.
Can You Sue a Doctor for Over-Prescribing?
Addiction lawsuits are a tangled web of blame, criminal charges, large cash settlements, and career losses. But at the heart of this are families seeking some form of justice for their lost loved ones.
How to Find Help for Binge Drinking
While binge drinking can seem “ordinary,” it can often be addiction masked by social acceptability. Drug addiction treatment programs help with alcohol abuse from binge drinking.
Is Using Steroids in Sobriety a Relapse?
As recovering addicts step back into sober living, they often find themselves second-guessing the types of medicines, supplements, and other...