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Calming the Mind: Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Addiction

Calming the Mind: Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Addiction People take pride in who they are. You can find comfort or confidence…

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Residential Addiction Treatment: Find Health in a Serene Setting

Updated on 1/31/2023 Residential Addiction Treatment: Find Health in a Serene Setting You are not weak. Your decision to enter treatment…

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Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change

Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change Updated on 2/1/2023 The first step for a person who abuses alcohol or substances…

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Don’t Detox from Drugs or Alcohol Alone

Don’t Detox from Drugs of Alcohol Alone Updated on 2/3/2023 Don’t stop drinking or using substances on your own. There can…

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Woman wearing glasses sitting on a soft thinking about the addictive nature of Marijuana.
The Addictive Nature of Marijuana

The Addictive Nature of Marijuana Marijuana is a drug that is receiving increased national attention. As of the 2020 elections, 15…

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Man in orange shirt sitting in field, thinking about how to shift away from self blame in recovery.
Shifting Away from Self-Blame in Recovery

Shifting Away from Self-Blame in Recovery Updated on 01/17/23 Self-blame can hinder a person’s ability to heal from addiction. A little…

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Beating addiction in the new year, woman in a blue shirt smiling while she journals in the kitchen.
A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction

A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction Once the excitement of a new year comes and goes, sometimes…

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Woman listening to music through her headphones, once the party stops how to get treatment for club drugs.
Once the Party Stops: Treatment for Club Drugs

Once the Party Stops: Treatment for Club Drugs COVID-19 brought an abrupt halt to how people party. The clubs went dark…

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Woman with a mask on talking to a doctor on a couch, talking about opioids and dependence.
Marketing Opioids: Prescribed Use and Dependence

Marketing Opioids: Prescribed Use and Dependence Opioids are a class of drugs prescribed to alleviate pain; however, their addictive nature has…

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Creating Your Success Story: Seeking Alcohol or Drug Treatment

Creating Your Success Story: Seeking Alcohol or Drug Treatment Every story has a beginning. Heroes, survivors, and dreamers take the first…

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