Alcohol is at the heart of many social events in American society, but unfortunately, heavy or frequent drinking can cause the body to become dependent on this substance. Dependence is a chemical change in the brain that makes it hard for a person to stop using alcohol on their own. When they try, they may…
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Many people need to use prescription pain medications to help control acute or chronic pain. In some cases, doctors may prescribe opioids. Drugs like oxycodone are very effective because they contain the pain signals being sent from the body to the brain. However, they carry the risk of addiction. If you’re using them, you should…
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An overdose is a life-threatening situation. If you are at risk of a meth overdose, your immediate first step is to call 911. This is an emergency situation. If you have overdosed and you’re not sure how to move beyond this in your life, it’s time to invest in meth addiction treatment. It can be…
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It’s not an easy decision to make; however, for those with heroin addiction, one of the best decisions possible is to enter into a heroin addiction treatment program. Attending an inpatient treatment program includes being away from home for several weeks while you work on healing and restoring your body’s health. We believe that it’s…
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Cocaine is a dangerous drug because of the way it interacts with the central nervous system. It does not take a long time for addiction and dependence to form. When that happens, it’s hard for anyone to stop using it. That’s when a cocaine rehab center is a critical investment in your future and your…
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When a loved one uses alcohol consistently, they will likely develop addiction and dependency on that substance. As that happens, the individual may feel it is nearly impossible to stop using. Even if they want to do so and make promises to you, you may know it’s not likely to happen. An alcohol addiction treatment…
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Trauma is life-changing. It happens to many people in a wide range of circumstances and in all walks of life. When it does occur, it doesn’t just go away, as many would believe. It may even feel like it lives in your life day to day. Sexual abuse and trauma therapy are two of the…
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At Addiction Rehab Centers, we recognize that trauma is a sad but undeniable factor in the lives of many of our clients. Some of our clients faced trauma as adults. However, many of our clients had traumatizing childhoods. Unfortunately, there is a significant connection between trauma and addiction, meaning that trauma as a child can…
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Once the initial period of detoxification has started, it may be appropriate to enter a residential addiction treatment facility. It is not always a question of whether outpatient vs. inpatient treatment is more useful. Instead, you can ask whether it is beneficial for the individual to begin with one method before transitioning to the next.…
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Do you know someone who uses heroin? If so, it’s time to sit down with them to discuss the dangers of this potent opioid painkiller. Many people die from complications of heroin use every day in the United States. Sadly, this is not limited to accidental overdose. Heroin purchased on the street is often cut…
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