Eating disorders most commonly occur during the teenage years, but being older or younger doesn’t prevent you or your loved one from developing this condition. The three most common types of eating disorders include binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa. Consequently, each comes with its signs and symptoms. If you suspect someone you…
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Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. It’s a schedule II controlled substance available by prescription that doctors generally use to mask severe pain, such as that you may have after major surgery. Fentanyl is much more potent than morphine, which makes it a powerful painkiller. However, it carries a high risk of addiction and should only…
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People are often confused about the term ‘holistic therapy.’ But in reality, a holistic therapy program is simply a practice that considers more than just your physical health. Holistic therapy addresses your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual states, too. For example, if you’re struggling with depression, it may be challenging to find the motivation to seek help…
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Alcohol is a depressant, which means it works to depress or slow down your body’s vital functions. As a result, alcohol slows your heartbeat and reduces activity in your brain. Therefore, you feel sluggish and uncoordinated when you drink too much. Your judgment becomes impaired, as well. With long-term alcohol abuse, your body builds a…
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Self Management Recovery Training, or SMART Recovery for addiction, is a solid alternative to traditional 12-step programs. For instance, the 12-step program asks participants to admit they’re powerless over addiction and rely on a higher power for healing. SMART Recovery, in comparison, does just the opposite. It empowers those struggling with any addiction to step up…
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Have you ever wondered what makes one rehab center better than another? Is it reviews from prior patients? Is it affordability, or it’s the quality of the clinical staff? Most would agree it’s the entire treatment experience as a whole that sets rehab centers apart. When patients feel cared for and prioritized by their treatment…
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September is National Recovery Month. For those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, it’s a time to celebrate how far they’ve come and to rededicate their lives to maintaining sobriety. Therefore, if you know someone who has overcome addiction or someone who is currently battling this chronic disease, National Recovery Month may have special meaning…
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Recognizing a loved one who is suffering from an eating disorder is frightening for family members. There may not seem to be a way to help them. However, many with this type of condition are unable to stop engaging in these behaviors without help. How can you assist someone with an eating disorder? Perhaps the…
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Codeine is an opiate drug often included in prescription cough syrups. Opiates like these are easy to abuse and highly addictive. So how can you tell if someone has a codeine dependency? What physical signs might indicate they need codeine addiction treatment? Find the answers you need today by calling Addiction Rehab Centers today at…
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If you or someone you love struggles with heroin, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center can help get your life back on track. Millions of Americans are battling an addiction to opioid drugs such as heroin. Sadly, many never seek help. Often, finances play a role, but denial may also be to blame. Drugs…
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