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Nothing can make us feel quite as helpless as watching friends and family struggling with addiction. We may wonder, “what we can do to help our loved ones build recovery skills, “Should I suggest a treatment program?” or, in light …
The benzo withdrawal timeline can be short or long but typically involves uncomfortable physical and mental withdrawal symptoms. As you may realize, not knowing exactly what to expect can prevent a person from going through with the process. Hopefully, the …
The decision to go to an addiction detox program can bring up wildly different emotions ranging from excitement to despair. Sometimes these intense emotions can make it difficult to get the ball rolling and begin the step of abstaining and …
Overcoming any addiction is challenging. Feelings of regret or remorse will surface, and a desire to revert to old behaviors will emerge. Often, the relationships, lifestyle, and livelihood of one’s life are stripped away – it can be hard to …
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You may find yourself answering embarrassing questions about your history with addiction, naming the drugs of choice or unhealthy means of survival. You feel open and raw, exposing the bones in your closet. Possibly wondering what to expect next, you …
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Do you ever wonder if you are struggling with addiction? If you are worried you could have a substance use disorder, you may ask yourself this question more than once. Millions of Americans use drugs and alcohol to help them …
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If you are in recovery from drug or alcohol use disorder, triggers hold a lot of power. A trigger can be a smell, a song, or the sound of ice clinking in a glass. It can also be a social …
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Benzodiazepine drugs are used to treat such conditions such as anxiety, sleep disorder, seizures, and more. They work by relaxing your nervous system and sending calming messages to your brain. This slows your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, and makes …
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Prescription drugs seem safe to many people because they have been legally prescribed by a physician. However, if you take your prescription medication in ways not intended, you can become seriously ill. Combining medications, even those prescribed to you, can …
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What is polysubstance abuse? Polysubstance abuse describes a disorder that involves more than one chemical substance. If you mix alcohol with benzos, for instance, you may be struggling with a polysubstance use disorder and may need to seek a prescription drug …
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