The Connection Between Grief, Loss, and Addiction
Experiencing loss is one of the most common forms of trauma to date. Unfortunately, everyone will experience loss and grief at some point...
23 November, 2020
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Sober Living & Drug Addiction Blog
How Does Vivitrol Help Treat Addiction?
Vivitrol is a once-monthly injection of naltrexone, a medication that is used to treat alcoholism and opioid dependence. Naltrexone is not an opioid,...
19 November, 2020
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What are Synthetic Opioids?
Synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl or carfentanil, refer to a class of psychoactive drugs that bind to opioid receptors and alleviate pain in...
10 November, 2020
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The Connection Between Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse
Peer pressure and substance abuse are closely related because one of the most common motives for first-time substance abusers is peer pressure. The...
04 November, 2020
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How to Overcome the Fear of Going to Rehab
Are you scared of going to rehab? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s perfectly normal to feel a little anxious and...
03 November, 2020
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Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcoholism: Explaining the Differences
Alcohol abuse is a serious issue. Oftentimes, it is difficult to distinguish between typical alcohol abuse and something more severe. When it comes...
27 October, 2020
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A Complete Guide to Individual Counseling for Addiction
The complex disease of addiction not only affects your physical body but it also leaves devastating emotional and mental consequences. Oftentimes, individuals struggling...
26 October, 2020
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Can You Get High on Kratom?
Even though kratom is readily sold at gas stations, vape stores, and even specialty kratom and kava stores, the substance was once used...
23 October, 2020
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7 Signs of Stimulant Addiction
Stimulant is a broad term referring to a variety of drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system and the body. Often...
19 October, 2020
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Street Names for Benzodiazepines (Benzos)
Oftentimes, people give drugs “street names” that may sound so inconspicuous that you wouldn’t know they were referring to a drug. Take cocaine,...
08 October, 2020
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