Are You a Candidate for EMDR Therapy?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing or EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment for people trying to recover from the trauma associated with distressing life experiences. EMDR therapy has been effective in…
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Addiction Support Groups for Women
Support groups for women in rehab can be very beneficial in relapse prevention. All too often, women struggling with substance abuse feel alone. They may have delayed getting treatment for…
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How to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder
Not everyone who recognizes that they have a problem is willing to take that all-important first step in seeking treatment. Many times they think that they can deal with the…
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Signs You Are Addicted to Painkillers
Doctor-prescribed painkillers are an effective tool in treating short-term pain and discomfort associated with many conditions. But when used for more than the recommended time, they can begin to take…
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Sober Activities for Memorial Day Weekend
Many recovering alcoholics find themselves dealing with temptation and risk a relapse when it comes to celebrating the holidays. With drinking being such a socially acceptable activity, it works its…
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Commonly Addictive Opioids
Opioid use has become an epidemic in America. Millions of Americans abuse prescription opioids and substances like heroin each year. Thousands of people die each year from opioid overdoses, which…
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National Screening Day Offers Help for Alcohol Addiction
In 1999, the first National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) event took place. Over 50,000 people attended the events at 1,500 screening centers across the United States, where they received screening…
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How Addiction Impacts Women
Addiction brings unique challenges for women. If they have a problem with alcohol, they leave themselves more vulnerable to abuse by others. Women tend to become intoxicated faster because they…
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How You Can Support a Loved One Dealing With Depression
It’s common for people to have periods where they feel low, which usually pass with time. Persistent feelings of sadness exhibited by a loved one can be a sign they…
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5 Tips for Choosing a Rehab Program
The decision to enter a rehab program for a substance use disorder can be overwhelming. It’s one thing to admit that you have a problem. How do you go about…
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