Heroin use and addiction have a long history in the United States. However, it was not until the opioid epidemic that its usage became mainstream. A significant portion of people who use heroin were initially dependent upon or addicted to prescription opioids like OxyContin or Vicodin, but since heroin is much cheaper and more easily…
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Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In the United States, depression impacts millions of adolescents and adults. Depression does not occur in a bubble. When someone suffers from depression, its impacts are also felt by friends and family. Depression is a complex mental health disorder that affects different people differently. Further, different types…
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When you have decided to seek treatment for a substance use disorder, you will discover various treatment options. Residential addiction treatment is a popular choice for many but not always necessary or convenient. An intensive outpatient program, or IOP, is an excellent option if you do not require 24-hour care or cannot walk away from…
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Chronic relapse is a reality for many who suffer from substance use disorders (SUD). Often, even when individuals are trying to break the cycle of addiction, the intensity of withdrawal symptoms leads them back to substance use. Medical detox is the safest way to comfortably overcome withdrawals to be able to work on the underlying…
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Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid created to combat severe pain associated with operations, serious injuries, or cancer. For chronic pain, fentanyl can be prescribed after less potent painkillers become ineffective. While fentanyl has legitimate medical uses, its euphoric effects have led to its abuse as a recreational drug with an extremely high potential for…
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Our nation’s military service members, both veterans and those still on active duty, are at greater risk for mental health and substance use disorders than the general population. A life of service in the military presents unique challenges for service members and their families. When service members are deployed, families have to adapt to a…
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We hear a lot of talk about depression, yet it is still widely misunderstood. People often say they are depressed when what they are truly feeling is sadness. This generalization of the term has contributed to the many misconceptions about clinical depression, including the belief that people should just be able to snap out of…
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Non-12-step rehab shares a few common characteristics with its AA predecessor. To begin, both ideas promote abstinence from the abused substances. It should also be noted that, like traditional twelve-step programs, there is no unified non-12 step approach. Some versions feature elements of spirituality, while others do not.
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Added: valuable information about recognizing Your Innate Health. Innate Health is simply the principle that you have everything you need to be healthy. For many guests who come to Gulf …
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Drug substitution treats addiction by replacing opiates with less of a “high”. One of the most commonly used treatments for opiate addiction in America for many years has been to …
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