Many people turn to drugs and alcohol for a variety of reasons. It may be to dull their pain, forget particular events, or just for recreational use. Sometimes, using drugs or alcohol can cause severe consequences in life. In these cases, an addiction intervention can help. An intervention is a conversation, which takes place between…
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Substance use disorders impact tens of millions of Americans from all walks of life. The current opioid epidemic started in the early 1990s when the pharmaceutical industry began a massive marketing campaign promoting prescription opioids like Oxycontin as being minimally addictive. In addition to opioids prescribed for pain, there has been a significant increase in…
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How much of your life is dependent on or made up of drug use? Even if you don’t want to admit what you’re facing, consider what’s happening to you. You may want to stop, but find that your every effort results in relapse. When do you need a detox center to help? The sooner you…
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Adolescence is a challenging period for teenagers and also for the entire family. During this period, teens experience physical, psychological, social, and behavioral changes that sometimes result in difficulties for them and those around them that is why help from a dual diagnosis treatment center can help promote lasting recovery. Due to these changes, it…
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Outpatient treatment in Maryland is often a better option for those with mild substance abuse disorders. An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be successfully integrated into long-term treatment plans. Outpatient treatment options are a method for clients to gain valuable support without having the stress of setting aside daily responsibilities and personal obligations to family…
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The opioid epidemic has swept through our nation at an alarming rate. Opioids are drugs that impact the nervous system by blocking pain and creating feelings of euphoria. There are many drugs involved in the opioid epidemic, but because it is inexpensive to purchase and very easy to find, heroin is the most commonly abused…
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Drug rehab comes in many different packages. One of the first decisions people have to make is whether to attend inpatient or outpatient treatment. There are numerous benefits to inpatient rehab for people who are seeking recovery. Inpatient drug rehab programs like ours include medically supervised detox and an integrated mental health plan that comprehensively…
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Heroin is causing thousands of overdoses each year in the United States, and sometimes there are hundreds in a single day. Just about every state in the country has seen the devastation that this drug causes. But help is available. Through heroin addiction treatment and our group therapy in Jacksonville Florida those struggling with the disease…
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Deciding to get help for addiction is difficult. You want to get it over with so you can get back to your family or rebuild your life. Yet, the truth is that this process takes time. Addiction treatment cannot be rushed, especially when you need to have comprehensive support and care. What Is 90-Day Treatment?…
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As an opioid, heroin begins to interact with and change the brain from the first use. That sense of euphoria it creates is so addicting that people seek out this drug time and time again. When the drug is used over a long period of time, the risk of health complications increases substantially. That’s…
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