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A therapist is explaining the five benefits of psychotherapy for addiction to her client.

5 Benefits of Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a term that sometimes scares people, but shouldn’t. It essentially means “talk therapy.” Psychotherapy is comprised of various methods that help people understand emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders (SUD). During psychotherapy, therapists choose the therapeutic modality that best meets an individual’s needs, understanding that it […]

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A woman stands in her kitchen with a glass of water and an Ambien pill in her hand. She is addicted to Ambien.

Is Ambien Addictive?

Sleep is essential to every aspect of our well-being, but few people get the recommended seven hours of sleep per night on a regular basis. There are numerous reasons for not getting enough sleep, some of which are due to lifestyle choices. In contrast, others are diagnosable medical conditions like apnea, insomnia, and other physical

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A man is taking a walk outside. It's foggy out and he's smiling. He's been living a sober life after rehab and he's happy now.

Tips for Living a Sober Life

Choosing to go to rehab is a brave decision that is scary for most. Addiction takes over so much of someone’s life, and the thought of living without reliance on drugs or alcohol can seem impossible at first. However, understanding what to expect in a program and from life afterward can help alleviate a lot

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Managing Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

Meth is a potent and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant made by using over-the-counter medications that contain pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, common cold medication ingredients, industrial solvents, and toxic household chemicals. People who ingest Meth experience intense euphoria, alertness, and energy, but this dangerous substance can also cause serious health risks.   If you or someone

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A woman is standing against a wall and holding her head. She's experiencing the affects of crack cocaine.

What Is Crack Cocaine?

Much of what we hear on the news regarding drug use today centers around opioids, but millions of people struggle with other substance use disorders. Cocaine, including crack cocaine, are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that block norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin transporters, causing a build-up of these neurotransmitters in the brain’s pleasure centers and producing

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A man is sitting down and holds his head in his hands. He is experiencing the signs of klonopin abuse.

Signs of Klonopin Abuse

Klonopin is a benzodiazepine or benzo that has been widely prescribed to treat conditions including epilepsy, panic disorders, and anxiety. Like other benzos, Klonopin is highly effective for its intended uses but carries a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. As such, its use has begun to decline in preference to SSRIs like Zoloft

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A physician is talking to a patient about opioids vs opiates.

Opioids vs. Opiates: What’s the Difference?

Every day, millions of Americans rely on prescription medications to manage a variety of health conditions. While prescription medications are effective and have genuine medical value, many of them, including stimulants, benzodiazepines, opioids, and opiates, carry a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. For most prescription drugs, the danger lies not in their medical

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A man stands on a rooftop at sunset. He is experiencing the effects of pink cocaine.

What Is Pink Cocaine?

The illegal drug trade is a dark and dangerous world where people are constantly developing newer, more potent, and more hazardous substances in the pursuit of making money. Often, “new” drugs are variants of existing ones that have been altered to be cheaper to increase profits. A significant danger of these drugs is that the

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A woman stares out of her window. She is sitting on the couch and experiencing fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

Recognizing and Managing Fentanyl Withdrawal

Fentanyl has become notorious in recent years due to its role in the opioid epidemic and the astounding number of fatal overdoses tied to it. However, although it’s used as a street drug, it’s important to remember that it is also a valued medical substance for severe health conditions. That means people can become addicted

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A man is sitting on the floor with his head in his hands. He is experiencing confusion, a common sign of meth use.

Common Signs of Meth Use

If you or someone you love is struggling with meth addiction, you understand the devastating nature of this disease. Living with meth addiction can make life seem unbearable and out of control. Because meth is so highly addictive, recreational use can quickly spiral out of control, wreaking havoc in all areas of life.  At The

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