Most individuals who are presently seeking treatment for substance abuse whether it is drugs or alcohol also have an underlying mental health condition. Whether it is anxiety, PTSD, depression, or another mental illness, a variety of individuals with substance use related conditions are self medicating to help manage their mental health symptoms. Because mental illness…
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Throughout the time in treatment most individuals will hear that it is best to avoid intimate relationships for at least 1 year when you first become sober. Of course this sounds impossible or almost like a punishment. How can I be single for a year? What if I meet someone in a couple months? What…
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It’s the holiday season and for most this is a time of excitement, joy, and love. But for others, particularly those in sobriety, this can be the most challenging and stressful time of the year. Thanksgiving through New Years day there are so many stressors present. Whether it’s personal, financial, emotional, or physical stressors this…
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Addiction treatment is most effective when performed alongside a holistic recovery plan geared at promoting overall well-being. The cyclical pattern of suffering associated with the disease of addiction may seem like an endless negative spiral, impacting all areas of everyday life. Treatment and relapse prevention plans should include a truly holistic approach to addiction recovery,…
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By Gregg Snook M.A., NCC, LPC So you have decided to see a therapist! Good for you! This isn’t always an easy decision, as there is a lot that goes into seeing a mental health professional. But this decision means you have decided to see someone who was recommended or you found to help you…
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Cocaine is a powerful drug that has been on the streets for several decades. It is the second most popular illegal drug in the United States. The drug has seen its ups and downs in usage since the 1800s, but since around the 1970s, it has remained an active part of the illegal drug culture.…
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When combing two drugs together such as Vicodin and Xanax, you need to be careful about potential side effects, risk of overdose, and addiction. If you’ve been using these medications for an extended period, you may want to consider a Vicodin addiction rehab program in Mahanoy City PA before attempting to quit on your own. About Vicodin…
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With all the variety of drugs that are on the streets today, it may be difficult to keep them all straight. Two drugs that are not as popular now as they were decades ago but that you still may come across are PCP and LSD. Both of these drugs are dangerous, illegal drugs that used…
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The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was created in 1973 as a way to help control and monitor drugs. The DEA uses a classification schedule in which to categorize drugs and medications. The classification rating originally went from schedule 1 up to schedule 5. Recently they added schedule 6 drugs. How the Scheduling Drugs…
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September marks the 30th year since the inception of National Recovery Month. This month is set aside as a time to recognize those who are in recovery as well as bring awareness to the public. During national recovery month, it is the perfect opportunity for those struggling with substance abuse to take advantage of a…
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