Category: Dual Diagnosis
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How Cocaine Impacts Mental Health
Addiction to any substance can have an impact on one’s mental health, and cocaine is no exception. Cocaine use comes with challenging physical symptoms, but mental health symptoms are also important to address. Being aware of the effects cocaine abuse can have on your mental health will provide key insights into what is needed for…
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Setting Sober Goals for Recovery
Those seeking recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction have already realized that they are not satisfied with their own habits. Setting goals is an important part of getting sober and staying sober. It helps to have something to work towards and look forward to. However, forming a plan and setting goals can be challenging…
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Importance of an Early Intervention
When addiction has crept into people’s lives, they are often unaware of the reality of their own situation. It can be difficult for those who care to feel like they can help. If a friend or family member is showing signs of addiction, it’s important to learn how to talk to them about it. Early…
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Making Amends with Family
Rebuilding a relationship that has been harmed by the effects of addiction can be very challenging. Some people in your life may clearly understand what you’re going through. However, those who don’t understand may feel distant or even hostile. It’s important to understand that while everyone wants your sobriety, they may have misconceptions about addiction…
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Tips for Enjoying a Sober Christmas
This holiday season is an opportunity to reconnect with family and old friends. For those in recovery from addiction, this time of year may also pose a challenge. Gatherings and parties often feature alcoholic drinks, and invitations to reunite with old drinking buddies might be a temptation. With good planning and support, however, you can…
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How Stress Impacts Alcohol Abuse
Battling alcohol addiction can feel like a roller coaster, especially when life gets stressful. Excess stress is important to take care of, so that relapse can be prevented. Those dealing with addiction in isolation are more vulnerable to stress, which is why it’s crucial to seek professional support in recovery and staying sober. Fortunately, addiction…
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Benefits of Inpatient Rehab
Recovering from addiction is a challenging process for anyone, regardless of how in control someone might feel. Trying to quit all on your own will leave you more at risk of relapse, and further cycles of addiction. That’s why getting professional help to recover in a safe and carefully managed way is important. Inpatient rehab…
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Do I Need Intensive Outpatient Care?
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, you may be looking into treatment options. Depending on the particular situation you’re in, you may consider inpatient or outpatient treatment. Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) can provide people with the intensive care they need while still living at home. If you think…
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5 Reasons to Get Addiction Counseling
Recognizing that you or a loved one may be dealing with addiction can be scary and difficult. Addiction often takes hold quietly and without permission. It can affect those who may have previously sworn to never fall victim to addiction. Acknowledging that there is a problem, however, can lead to finding the right solutions. Addiction…
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Signs of a Cocaine Overdose
Those who use cocaine may not know how dangerous this drug can actually be. Cocaine use can be damaging to your health, relationships, and financial situation. More than that, cocaine overdose claims the lives of thousands of people every year. Knowing the warning signs of cocaine overdose can be the first step in saving lives.…
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Codependency and Family
While family relationships can be a source of great strength and comfort, unhealthy habits can cause strain within families. Addiction and mental health symptoms can cause family members to behave in ways that seem out of character. It can feel confusing and upsetting for those involved. However, with the right support, every family can find…
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Is Marijuana Addictive?
With more and more states legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana, its use is becoming more widely accepted. But is there an increased danger of addiction? The risk is important to consider. While not everyone who uses marijuana becomes addicted, others do. If you or a loved one is experiencing any concerning symptoms from marijuana use, there…
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How Addiction Affects Women
When treating women’s addiction, it’s vital to address the unique gender-specific issues that contribute to substance abuse. It’s true that a higher percentage of men use and abuse substances, but a higher percentage of women move from casual drug use to a full-blown addiction where they rely on the drug or alcohol to function. This…
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Understanding the Benefits of Outpatient Care
Being able to sleep in your own home while you complete an addiction treatment program can have many benefits. The truth is that everyone has a different work and life balance. Many people have work and family responsibilities that prevent them from enrolling in 24/7 residential inpatient care. Outpatient care can be an excellent option…
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Enjoying a Sober Thanksgiving
Fall is in the air, which means some of the most significant traditional holiday celebrations of the year are right around the corner. For those in recovery, the idea of managing your sobriety at holiday gatherings, like Thanksgiving, can make you feel extra anxious or even plain scared. On the other hand, it’s important to…
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Recognizing Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Being able to recognize and deal with alcohol withdrawal symptoms isn’t easy. Receiving treatment and support at an inpatient alcohol detox center like Solution Based Treatment can give you or a loved one the best medically supervised treatment available to deal with the difficult withdrawal symptoms associated with detox. The emotional and physical distress experienced…
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Faith in Recovery
When it comes to finding the right addiction treatment program, many people look to a treatment facility that integrates faith as one of their pillars. At Solution Based Treatment, we offer a faith-based recovery program that uses religious principles to help break the cycle of addiction. If you are looking for a deeper spiritual approach…
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5 Benefits of Addiction Aftercare
Staying sober after receiving treatment for addiction can be challenging. Even if you avoid situations where drinking and drugs will be present, fighting temptation may still be a struggle. Addiction can destroy someone’s life. That includes job loss, family conflict, homelessness, and financial problems. The triggers created by substance use disorders cause a person to…
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Getting Someone to Rehab
One of the keys to getting someone to rehab is getting everyone involved in an intervention and work together. Expectations should be set upfront so that everyone is on the same page about the treatment and recovery goals. Working with a trained and experienced intervention counselor to lead the charge is invaluable in this process.…
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What Are Party Drugs?
Party drugs are a real problem across the country. They can also be referred to as club drugs or designer drugs. It’s just a way to classify what’s popular among young adults when they go out to parties or clubs. They are not just one type of drug, but instead, they include different categories of…
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The Dangers of Fentanyl
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, synthetic opioids like fentanyl are associated with the most drug overdose deaths in the country. So, it’s no wonder why opioid addiction treatment is on the rise. The dangers of fentanyl are all too real, and at Solution Based Treatment, we aim to educate in addition to…
