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Underlying Causes of Addiction
Underlying Causes of Addiction

What Causes Addiction? When someone is suffering from addiction, it is a very dark and lonely time. Not only because of…

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How Much Support You Get at Cliffside
How Much Support You Get at Cliffside

Support is here When you enter a treatment facility, it is an extremely life-changing moment. You’re leaving behind old, bad habits…

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Is Being an Addict a Stigma?
Is Being an Addict a Stigma?

The Stigma of Addiction Stigma is defined as “a mark of shame or discredit”. This is especially damaging to people suffering…

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traveling away from home for treatment
Why Get Treatment Away From Home

Take a break from the normal Let’s face it: you are ready to get help with your addiction because you need…

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triggers
Triggers to Avoid During the Holidays

Know your triggers A major part of a successful recovery process is knowing what your triggers are. During the holidays, it…

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detox
What is Detox and How Long Should It Take?

What is detox? Detox is the very first step of recovery once someone enters treatment. When you have been abusing a…

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ptsd and addiction
PTSD and Trauma Leading to Addiction

If you feel as if your PTSD and addiction are linked, and your trauma is leading to addiction, chances are you…

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depression medication
Can I Become Addicted To My Depression Medication?

What is depression medication? Depression medication, also known as antidepressants, are prescription medications used to treat moderate to severe depression. When…

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mental health and addiction
Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction

What is a Co-Occuring disorder? The coexistence of both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse use disorder is referred…

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Is Addiction Hereditary?

Looking at Your Family History It can be widely speculated that addiction can be hereditary. If there are addicts in your…

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