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What are the Street Names for Heroin?
As the opioid epidemic continues to grip the nation, heroin has emerged as a popular and dangerous street drug. To avoid detection by authorities, drug dealers often use code names for their products. Heroin, which has been in circulation for decades, is known by many different street names depending on the location. What Exactly Is…
Read MoreTreatment for Major Depression
The Los Angeles Department of Mental Health reported in 2018 that there were 1,316,000 residents with depression. Of those, 496,000 are male, and 812,000 are female. The age group with the highest number of depression was 30 to 39, with 250,000 people. This group was followed by 249,000 people aged 50 to 59; 229,000 aged…
Read MoreThe Link Between Depression and Addiction
A dual diagnosis occurs when someone experiences a mental health condition and a substance abuse problem. If you suspect you have a mental health condition and addiction, you might be interested in exploring the various treatment programs available. In this article, we’re taking a close look at the link between depression and addiction. Depression And Addiction…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Relapse (6 Helpful Habits)
If you’re worried about experiencing a relapse while recovering from addiction, you may be interested in ways to prevent relapse and maintain the course on your recovery journey. In this article, we’re exploring how to prevent relapse and providing six helpful habits to try. How To Prevent Relapse You are an overcomer. You have achieved great…
Read More7 Myths About Addiction You Still Believe
The negative impact of addiction is widely known. However, despite the latest research from mental health and therapy professionals, there are several serious misconceptions people still believe. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at 7 of the most common myths about addiction. 7 Myths About Addiction While the research and industry knowledge on addiction treatment…
Read MoreDBT for Addiction (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) is a technique therapists often use to help people with certain mental conditions. While this technique was originally developed to encourage mental health improvement, it is also helpful when treating addiction. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at DBT for addiction. DBT For Addiction Addiction has a long history…
Read MoreFamily Support for Addiction Recovery
The family plays an important role in successful addiction recovery. It’s all too common for people with an addiction to seek support without their family’s support, making it more difficult to move forward honestly and transparently. In this article, we’re exploring the importance of family support for addiction recovery. Family Support For Addiction Recovery In…
Read MoreWhat is PHP Treatment (And Do You Need it)?
Some addictions require close medical attention and care throughout recovery to ensure the patient is safe. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at one of the concerns we hear often from people interested in overcoming addiction – what is PHP treatment? What Is PHP Treatment? At first glance, partial hospitalization sounds like a step…
Read MoreWhat Causes Addiction (And Are You at Risk)?
Although the causes of addiction aren’t as big of a mystery to us as they may have been in the past, there are still many things we don’t completely understand. As meticulous as the scientific community can be, studies are imperfect, and many theories require years of research and data analysis to verify. As such,…
Read MoreIt’s Time To Get Selfish For The Sake of Your Sobriety
Oscar Wilde said, “Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live. It is asking others to live as one wishes to live.” Selfishness is a trait that everyone has. Whether we want to admit it, we tend to be biased toward ourselves. We think our way is the best, our views are the better, and…
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