Category: Meth Abuse
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Community Building During Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment can be an isolating time for many. Having support systems inside treatment and outside the program can be beneficial for the overall well-being of clients. During addiction treatment…
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How to Avoid Prescription Drug Addiction
Becoming addicted to prescription drugs can happen in a multitude of ways. For some it happens after using a street version of an opioid or narcotic, and for others it…
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Removing the Stigma from Addiction
Removing the stigma from drug and alcohol addiction treatment begins at the root. Many people view addiction as a choice, something that people do out of laziness or lack of…
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Get to Know Medical Detox
Medical detox is the safest method to rid the body of toxins. Having medical supervision during detox prevents acute symptoms and makes the client more comfortable. A better detox experience…
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Finding the Right California Detox Facility
California detox facilities are ideally located in a sunny, warm climate. This makes them great locations to recover for many reasons. When looking for a California detox facility, examine how…
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Recognizing Signs of Overdose
Recognizing signs of overdose could save a life. Different substances have different signs of overdose. For example, an alcohol overdose may look different than a heroin overdose, and so on….
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Benefits of Leaving Your Hometown for Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is a vulnerable time in anyone’s life. Getting out of the home environment can be beneficial for those looking to recover because they can focus on the treatment…
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Mental Health Conditions & Addiction
Addiction can be triggered by several factors. Co-occurring mental health conditions are one of them. Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and more…
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GeneSight Testing for Addiction Treatment
GenSight testing is a diagnosis technology that helps mental health providers treat mental health disorders. It uses genetic makeup to determine medications that will work best for each person. Importance…
