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Substance Use

Women and Alcohol

January 24, 2025
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Women differ from men in many ways, and the way that they metabolize alcohol is no exception. When we drink…

Staying Sober After Residential Treatment

January 24, 2025
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While staying sober can be a daunting task, there are things you can do to increase your chances of staying…

Benzodiazepines

January 24, 2025
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The first benzodiazepine was chlordiazepoxide, and it was introduced in 1960 to treat insomnia, general anxiety disorder (GAD), seizures, alcohol…

Misconceptions About Alcohol Use

January 24, 2025
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Sometimes life can feel a bit lonely as a non-drinker, especially when it’s a new identity. It can feel like…

Alcohol and How it Effects Quality Sleep

January 24, 2025
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 20% of adults use alcohol to go to sleep. Especially when…

How Methamphetamines Affect People’s Lives

January 24, 2025
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Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.  It can be snorted, smoked, injected or ingested. …

Trauma and Substance Use

January 24, 2025
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Substance use is extremely common in individuals who have trauma. In fact, the 2010 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related…

Opioid Addiction Treatment

January 24, 2025
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Clinicians and counselors who work in the field of addiction treatment commonly refer to addictive disorders as a type of…

Facebook – Help for Addiction & Opioid Crisis

January 24, 2025
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Facebook will begin redirecting vulnerable people to a federal crisis helpline information site when they search for treatment facilities or inquire about…

Withdrawal Symptoms Related to the Use of Stimulants

January 24, 2025
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Stimulant Withdrawal Symptoms: What does Stimulant Withdrawal Look Like? When someone uses stimulant drugs frequently or for a long period of…