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Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms

Fentanyl has become a devastating force in the United States. Statistics paint an alarming picture. For example, in 2017, more than 71,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses, and almost 30,000 of those deaths were due to fentanyl. Therefore, addiction treatment is crucial to keep these numbers from going even higher.The rise in […]

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Stress and Sex Drive: Understanding Your Mental State

As a Healthline article notes, sex and mental health are connected, with increased sexual activity associated with mental health satisfaction. When things are working well, sex can be a great stress buster, producing body chemicals that make us feel relaxed and happy. It can strengthen relationships, which can add to our emotional stability and contentment.

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The Science Behind Genetics and Mental Health Disorders

Understanding the Relation Between Your Genetics and Mental Health DisordersHow genetics and mental health disorders overlap is a topic of ongoing research. There are things we know and things we’re still figuring out. There does seem to be a genetic component to some common mental health conditions, but genetic influence certainly isn’t the only factor

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You Don’t Need Luxury Treatment to Find Healing

What do you actually need when treating mental health and substance use disorders? Is luxury treatment essential? By definition, it isn’t. Part of Merriam Webster’s definition of luxury is something that’s not necessary.In the world of addiction treatment, luxury is sometimes just another word for expensive, but expensive doesn’t mean more effective. Running shoes studded

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What is Considered Luxury Treatment?

The term luxury is used to describe many different types of treatment experiences. It often conjures images of opulent rooms, personal massage and spa amenities and exotic locales. The truth is that while there are programs that feature those things, they are often quite pricey and don’t deliver on their promises. It may be helpful to

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What If My Child Doesn’t Want Treatment For Addiction?

When one member of a family needs addiction treatment, all family members feel the effects. Their children’s struggles especially influence parents because they tend to feel a sense of responsibility, and a deep desire to keep them safe. When your children are minors, you have some authority in making treatment decisions, but once they become adults,

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Addiction Treatment Programs: Our Continuum of Care

Everyone’s journey into substance abuse is unique, and the addiction treatment programs that are right for them are, too. What fits you best depends on many factors, including how long you’ve been living with addiction, whether you’ve tried other programs in the past, how much social support you have, and your budget considerations. Promises Five

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Entering Treatment During COVID-19: A Testimonial for Change

We understand the decision to seek out mental health or addiction treatment is already a difficult choice. You may think you aren’t ready, the time isn’t right or maybe you think you can get through your struggles alone. But COVID-19 may be playing a large role in keeping you or your loved one from getting

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How to Stay Motivated in Your Recovery

Motivation is often thought of as enthusiasm or a strong drive to do something. Sometimes motivation works that way, but usually, it’s more subtle and is more thought-based than emotion-based. The word “motivation” comes from the word “motive,” and its most basic definition is simply the reason we do what we do. Here are some

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