Staying in is usually a privilege, but with the new measures of self-quarantine imposed by the US government to help stop the spread of COVID-19, it’s become the norm. No work, no school, and no unnecessary travel makes for a lot of together time with the family. And while that’s not generally a bad thing, […]
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There are a lot of ways to protect yourself from viruses, bacteria, and other types of infection. With the current COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic spreading around the globe, it’s more important than ever to focus on increasing that level of protection. Among the options for doing that is breaking free of addiction and living a life that’s
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If you’re going to ask the question “What is THC?” it’s best to ask the man who discovered it. In 1964 Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli organic chemist, isolated the active compound tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, from the Cannabis sativa plant. Now a professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mechoulam has been
Addiction is a chronic disease that develops over time. In fact, the development can be so slow, that many people including the addict, may not realize they are going through the stages of addiction. One of the reasons for this is that people often grow accustomed to addiction or choose to ignore the symptoms. There
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Psychotherapy is a broad term for a range of treatments that help clients with addiction or mental disorders. While treatment professionals define psychotherapy in different ways, the goal is essentially the same: help clients recover from substance abuse and manage the symptoms of a disorder. Psychotherapy helps clients to look inward to find the source
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Addiction is oftentimes a slow process that occurs over a period of months or years. Many individuals that form an addiction may not realize they have a problem until others start noticing problems. Below, we look at the different types of addiction that are common today. What all types of addiction have in common is
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When you enter a treatment center for addiction, you may have two main options: inpatient vs outpatient treatment. Both levels of treatment offer the same types of therapy and care. However, the main difference between each is how much supervision you need as you recover from your addiction. If you choose inpatient treatment, you will
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Addiction can affect anyone from any background – age, economic status, age, ethnicity, gender, or race. While the majority of people who use alcohol do develop an addiction, others may become addicted or develop a dependency. While risk factors for addiction vary per person, there are some common variables that determine if a user becomes
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Since addiction is a chronic disease, there is not a cure. However, treatment can help you fully recover. Substance abuse treatment utilizes evidence-based treatments, like stress management techniques, and holistic therapies, like meditation, to provide you with the support, guidance, and understanding you need to recover. If you are battling alcoholism, addiction, or a substance
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While alcohol has become a popular mainstay at events like weddings, professional sports games, and college parties, drinking carries the risk of addiction. If you constantly need to drink in order to feel normal or regularly feel guilty about your drinking, you may wonder am I an alcoholic? Alcohol, like other psychoactive substances, can lead
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