The Benefits of Individual Therapy for Treating Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a complex issue where chicken-and-egg situations are often present. Did lack of self-esteem cause the dependency, or did an inability to kick the habit lead to low…
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The Connection Between PTSD and Substance Abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a real problem among men and women. What most people don’t know, though, is that PTSD and substance abuse often go hand in hand. In…
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What Is Clinical Depression?
It’s normal for people to feel depressed from time to time. When depression starts to affect how they live, though, they may suffer from clinical depression. However, what is clinical…
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Physical Signs of Heroin Use in Women: How to Recognize the Warning Signs
What Heroin Does to the Body Heroin is an opioid made from morphine, a substance derived from the poppy plant. When someone uses it, the drug binds to opioid receptors…
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Reality Therapy Programs
People use and abuse drugs for many reasons. One reason is that they’re unable to meet the basic social need to connect with others. Thankfully, reality therapy programs can train…
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Codeine Addiction Treatment
When it comes to controlling a cough, nothing works like prescription cough syrup. However, it also numbs pain thanks to the codeine that the medication contains. Although codeine is effective,…
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How to Overcome Anxiety
If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, then you know just how draining it can be. Anxiety affects every area of your life, including relationships, social interaction, and decision-making. Anxiety…
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Most Addictive Drugs
More than 21 million Americans battle some type of drug addiction. While there is an endless array of prescription and illicit drugs – more popping up every day – some…
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The Benefits of Animal Therapy
Why Animal-Assisted Therapy Works for Women Women in addiction treatment often carry significant trauma, anxiety, and difficulty trusting care providers. Spending time with a calm, trained animal can ease stress…
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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy is a form of cognitive therapy (MBCT). MBCT teaches people how to move away from negative thought patterns that can trigger a relapse into drug or…
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