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Self Help

Sober Vacations

Being sober doesn’t mean you have to give up the enjoyable things in life. In fact, new experiences become more fun when you are healthy,

December 19, 2022 No Comments

Self Help

How Do You Fly Sober?

When you are active in drug or alcohol addiction, every event is an opportunity to use substances. Learning how to do everyday things sober, including

December 16, 2022 No Comments

Self Help

Sober New Years

The holidays can be a difficult time for people new to sobriety. Holidays like New Year’s Eve often revolve around celebrations that include drinking, and

December 14, 2022 No Comments

Self Help

Sober Christmas

Whether it’s your first sober Christmas or your 21st, staying on track during the holidays can be a challenge. Navigating holiday parties and family dinners

December 12, 2022 No Comments

Fentanyl

Fentanyl Myths

There are many legitimate reasons to be concerned about fentanyl abuse and fentanyl addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl was the

December 9, 2022 No Comments

Fentanyl

What is Rainbow Fentanyl?

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) put out a statement in August 2022 warning the public about colorful fentanyl tablets known as “rainbow fentanyl.” Some speculate

December 7, 2022 No Comments

Mental Health

Bipolar and Drug Abuse

In addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders are the norm—not the exception. While co-occurring disorders can happen in nearly any combination, bipolar disorder and substance use disorders

December 5, 2022 No Comments

Mental Health

Bipolar and Alcohol Abuse

In some instances, bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder occur together. When a person is coping with more than one mental health concern at a

December 1, 2022 No Comments

Substance Use

Polysubstance Abuse

Polysubstance abuse, or abusing multiple drugs simultaneously, is a common behavior that can be addressed by an addiction treatment program. Combining recreational drugs can put

November 30, 2022 No Comments

Substance Use

Addictive Personality: What You Should Know

You’ve probably heard somebody use the term “addictive personality” to describe a person who struggles with substance use, compulsive behavior, or obsessive involvement in particular

November 28, 2022 No Comments

Prescription Drugs

Symptoms of Ativan Withdrawal

Ativan is a highly addictive prescription medication used to treat anxiety. It’s very common to experience Ativan withdrawal symptoms when Ativan use is stopped. Fortunately,

November 25, 2022 No Comments

Prescription Drugs

Ativan Addiction

Ativan is a popular anxiety medication, but it also has a high potential for abuse. When Ativan use turns into Ativan addiction, a benzo addiction

November 23, 2022 No Comments

Substance Use

Are Muscle Relaxers Addictive?

Are muscle relaxers addictive? Many people don’t think of muscle relaxers as addictive drugs, but it’s surprisingly common to become addicted to them. Fortunately, addiction

November 21, 2022 No Comments

Marijuana

Weed Withdrawal Symptoms

Weed is a popular recreational drug. However, it’s also controversial. In some parts of the country, it’s available for medical and recreational use, while in

November 18, 2022 No Comments

Dual diagnosis

Avoidant Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse

Addiction treatment helps put a stop to substance use, but that’s not all it can achieve. People often use substances to cope with other mental

November 16, 2022 No Comments

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