Treating drug addiction is a skill that takes training, practice, and patience. If you’ve ever wondered what an addiction specialist does, you’re not alone. With so many different titles around, it can be challenging. It’s a good time to clear up any confusion so you know what you’re getting into and who you’ll be dealing […]
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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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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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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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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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Watching someone struggling to stop using opioids can be difficult to watch. At The Right Step Hill Country, we see it all the time in our Texas opioid rehab center. Clients check into rehab with severe physical, mental, and personal problems because of codeine addiction. Sometimes, clients accidentally create the situation by acting irresponsibly with
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