Author: Bluffs Rehab Team

Woman thinking about her tramadol abuse
Prescription Drugs

Tramadol Abuse

The word “rehab” usually brings to mind something that’s only needed for street drugs like heroin and cocaine. However, the misuse of a prescription medication

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Woman with dry drunk symptoms
Alcohol

Dry Drunk Symptoms

When people stop drinking but are still dealing with irritability, anger, remorse, or dysphoria, they may earn themselves the label of being a “dry drunk.”

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Dry drunk syndrome
Alcohol

Dry Drunk

When people are working toward recovery from substance use disorders, they often confuse recovery with abstinence. If a person only focuses on not drinking or

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Depersonalization and addiction
Substance Use

Depersonalization and Addiction

Depersonalization and addiction are two serious mental health concerns that can feed off each other to create a negative spiral. But how are depersonalization, derealization,

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Person walking and wondering, "What happens after rehab?"
Recovery

What Happens After Rehab?

A good rehab program can help you build the foundation for lasting recovery from drug or alcohol use disorder. However, rehab is only the first

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Woman reading about wet brain symptoms
Alcohol

Wet Brain Symptoms

Wet brain syndrome is a form of brain damage that can result from excessive alcohol consumption. It usually develops after long-term, heavy drinking. If wet

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Man experiencing wet brain syndrome
Alcohol

Wet Brain

Wet brain syndrome is one of the most serious and troubling aspects of severe alcohol use disorder. It indicates an urgent need for alcohol addiction

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Woman wondering, "Is addiction a disease?"
Addiction Therapy Programs

Is Addiction a Disease?

The current addiction epidemic in the U.S. has far surpassed a critical level. Fortunately, substance use disorders are treatable, and addiction treatment saves countless lives.

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Woman experiencing the stigma of addiction
Substance Abuse Treatment

Stigma of Addiction

The alarmingly high drug overdose death rate in the U.S. has prompted advocates to call for action in the fight to reduce addiction-related stigma. If

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How to deal with alcohol cravings
Alcohol Addiction Treatment

How to Deal with Alcohol Cravings?

Alcohol cravings are a troublesome and persistent type of symptom for people with alcohol use disorder. Even well after alcohol detox has been completed, people

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Is CBT similar to 12 step?
Addiction Therapy Programs

Is CBT Similar to 12 Step?

You may have heard of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and 12-Step therapy, but maybe the lines between the two are somewhat blurred. Which one is better

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