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Should I, or shouldn’t I? It’s a question people tend to ask themselves before they use substances. Should I have a glass or two with my dinner? Should I have one more before I hit the road? If you ask us, we’re probably going to fall on the side of “shouldn’t” in most cases, but […]

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A common misconception about individuals who struggle with addiction is that they could choose to stop using substances if they truly wanted to. It is important to recognize that addiction is a disease that can cause a lot of consequences to not only the life of the person using substances but also the lives of […]

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Sober living homes can be a great option because of the secure environment they provide. In some cases, they also give you access to drug rehab and addiction center professionals who can help at any time. Joining a sober living home can be a big decision, though, and you may have more questions about whether […]

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Addiction recovery begins with drug detox. Clearing your body of harmful substances that lead to behavioral and health problems is key to starting drug & alcohol addiction treatment. It is important to understand that drug detox is not the same as withdrawal.  Withdrawal from drugs and alcohol can be extremely dangerous. Withdrawal symptoms can lead to all […]

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Thanks in part to prestige television shows like “Breaking Bad” and high-profile public service campaigns, the massive amount of harm meth addiction does is well-known. And yet, meth use seems to be growing – or becoming more dangerous. In 2020, the CDC cited multiple studies showing overdoses from stimulants like methamphetamine were increasing. Like other […]

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The path of substance use treatment is often complex and overwhelming, especially when you or your loved one are struggling with a substance use disorder. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to find help for substance use disorder in today’s society. Two of the programs used in substance use treatment are outpatient rehab and sober living. […]

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How does drug and alcohol addiction start, anyway? The chemical answer’s straightforward enough. Use any psychoactive substance over time, and a tolerance to the substance’s effects will develop, meaning larger doses are needed to experience the same effect. Eventually, that tolerance grows into the compulsive behaviors we call addiction. But that’s an unsatisfying answer. Unless […]

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A lot of people try drugs. Seriously. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates just over half of US adults aged over 26 have used illicit drugs at least once during their lives. So why aren’t there more people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction? Well … the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse […]

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Why should you consider a sober home? If you’re in addiction treatment, this question is all but guaranteed to come up. It’s tempting to wonder why sober homes are even necessary, especially if you already have a place to live. Consider this: what’s your home situation really like? Are you up to living by yourself […]

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Opioid abuse has plenty of dangers: Bad batches. Fentanyl contamination. Assault. Overdose. But skin lesions and amputations? In some cities, opioid users are experiencing terrible injuries from opioid use. It’s thought to be due to the presence of xylazine, a powerful veterinary tranquilizer used on cattle, horses, and other large animals. Believe it: a study […]