Alcohol Awareness Month: Women and Alcohol Abuse
Addiction affects men and women around the country every day. During Alcohol Awareness Month, it’s essential to recognize, de-stigmatize, and treat alcohol abuse. Alcohol addiction may seem less severe than…
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Alcohol Awareness Month
Throughout the year, we recognize many vital causes. Addiction is one of those, and Alcohol Awareness Month is designed to shed light on the severe consequences of alcohol abuse. The…
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Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning can produce side effects that are harmful and even deadly. If you drink large amounts of alcohol in a single sitting, then you may experience multiple immediate symptoms…
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Are There Any Side Effects to EMDR Therapy?
Today, therapists focus more and more on trauma treatment during addiction recovery. EMDR has become one of the most popular and effective tools for treating trauma in and out of…
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12-Step Addiction Recovery for Women in North Carolina
Finding the right rehab program can be overwhelming. It can be challenging for many women to find a safe, inclusive treatment program that fits their specific needs. While there are…
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First Step to Take to Begin Addiction Recovery
Beginning addiction recovery can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, many women today face addiction in silence. Stigmas, social pressures, class issues, and familial expectations can make it hard for women to get…
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When Painkiller Use Turns Into Addiction
Chronic pain is a common experience among US adults. Nearly one in three American adults is affected by chronic pain. Many people who struggle with this turn to prescription painkillers…
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Is My Loved One Using Cocaine?
Cocaine is a stimulant drug whose use boosts energy levels and produces a euphoric high. Its use is entirely illegal in the United States and poses many physical and psychological…
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Physical Symptoms of Heroin Withdrawal
Heroin is an illegal drug in the opioid family. As such, uncomfortable side effects often accompany its use, particularly when withdrawal sets in. The symptoms of heroin withdrawal can appear…
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4 Common Holiday Triggers
For many people, holidays are joyous occasions that bring family and friends together. However, for those in recovery, the holidays can be filled with endless addiction triggers that lead to…
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