Addiction Treatment Blog

Am I an Alcoholic Quiz
An important aspect of treating an alcoholism is understanding the underlying causes. Alcoholism is most commonly known in the medical community by the formal diagnosis, alcohol use disorder. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines it as problem drinking that has become severe. They estimate that in the United States alone, 15 million […]
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Most addiction treatment programs work to help individuals recognize the reality of their condition. For many, accepting that they have a substance use disorder is difficult. Many people have internalized the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol abuse. Others simply believe they need to exert more willpower to take care of the problem. Unfortunately, addiction cannot […]
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
For many college students with substance use disorders, the idea of having to get sober early on in life is intimidating. Many young people worry that being sober will ruin their college experience. Others believe that getting sober is something that people are “supposed” to do later on in life. However, the truth of the […]
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With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to rage on, everyone has been forced to quarantine themselves and follow social distancing rules. While these rules are necessary to maintain public health, many vulnerable populations are experiencing the consequences of reduced access to necessary resources. Individuals who are recovering from drug and alcohol use disorders have found treatment […]
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With COVID-19 currently spreading throughout the world with no sign of letting up, public health experts continue to warn the population about the risk of infection. They stress the importance of social distancing, avoiding needless outings, and only going to work if the job is deemed “essential.” While these recommendations and policies will surely reduce […]
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The decision to seek treatment for substance use disorder is rarely an easy one. Plenty of people go years resisting the idea. Some resist the idea out of a mistaken belief that they can use self-will to master their substance abuse. Others have internalized the stigma around addiction and belief that seeking help is weak. […]
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Suboxone
Heroin is probably one of the best known recreational drugs, and its reputation as a dangerous and addictive substance is well-earned. Heroin is an opioid that is used recreationally because of the intensity of the high it provides. While it can be snorted, smoked, or inhaled, most users opt to inject it into their veins […]
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Methamphetamine, often known as crystal meth because of its shard-like appearance, is an illegal but widely used stimulant drug with a high potential for addiction. While in theory it is possible to use crystal meth just once and never use it again, the nature of the substance makes this extremely difficult. Not only is the […]
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Do I Have Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
Raising a child is difficult enough, and dealing with a child who suffers from a substance use disorder can be even more challenging. Parents of teenagers who suffer from drug addiction or alcohol addiction are often confused about the right course of action to take. Watching a young person self-harm and do damage to his […]
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The coronavirus, or Covid-19, which has officially been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has now spread through all 50 of the United States. The virus has a higher fatality rate than most variations of the flu, with the elderly and immuno-compromised being most at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
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