Addiction Treatment Blog

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Let’s face it: drinking alcohol is a national pastime. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 50% of people in the United States reporting drinking alcohol in the last month, and more than 86% had consumed alcohol at some point in their lives. Alcohol consumption plays an important role in […]
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In 2014 the National Institute of Mental Health found that 20.2 million adults in the United States met the criteria for a substance use disorder. When most people think of a substance use disorder, they likely imagine a specific form of drug use. The stereotypical idea of an addicted person, which is largely invented by […]
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Alcohol and drug abuse is a serious problem in the United States. Not only do these substances harm people’s relationships, careers, academic standings, and overall health, but they often result in life-threatening circumstances. In fact, driving under the influence of alcohol and opioid overdoses are the most common causes of premature death in the United […]
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The Difference Between Dependence and Addiction
Alcohol consumption plays an important role in our culture. Drinking alcohol is an essential aspect of religious rituals, business meetings, dating, and casual social interaction. While alcohol consumption in moderation can be a healthy and enjoyable activity that fosters social connection, the ubiquity of alcohol consumption in the United States and the pressures surrounding it […]
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what-is-polysubstance-abuse
When most people think of substance use disorders, they picture a person who has a debilitating dependence on one particular substance. Individuals in addiction treatment often refer to their “substance of choice.” Polysubstance abuse refers to the practice taking three or more drugs on a regular basis. Individuals who engage in polysubstance abuse can suffer […]
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Synthetic Drugs
America suffers from a significant drug addiction problem. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 10% of the population will suffer from a drug use disorder at some point during their lives. While illicit “street drugs” such as heroin make headlines, the fact is that drug abuse and addiction is becoming increasingly common […]
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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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