To overcome addiction, long-term residential drug rehab is the best choice. Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of the brain reward, memory, motivation, and related circuitry. When a person cannot abstain from alcohol or drugs, addiction also results in behavioral control impairment, cravings, inability to recognize problems with work, school, and interpersonal relationships. An addiction…
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Pharmacists provide patients with all the necessary drugs to treat all kinds of illnesses and diseases but they often forget they also need self care. Pharmacists have direct access to potent drugs that can be addictive. Prescription drug use is on the rise. Some pharmacists break the law and a code of ethics during the…
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A new stimulant drug is trending right now and it is called Flakka. Unfortunately, this drug is both dangerous and potentially lethal for people who use it because of all the chemicals. People who use this drug may exhibit bizarre symptoms or behaviors and it should be considered an extremely dangerous substance for people to…
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The workforce is filled with people who are busy and stressed and working their tails off. These people have challenges others do not face when it comes to working in tough conditions. They also find themselves in a dangerous spot when it comes to addiction and drug use because it can impact their jobs, health,…
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Medical detox is a choice some people make, or are encouraged to make, because of a need to get off of drugs or alcohol. It is the first step toward recovery. The physical and mental impact of addiction requires time and care to overcome. Without an initial detox, there is no way to move beyond…
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Business professionals struggling with addiction may be skeptical of seeking help for various reasons. One of them is the treatment options provided at most substance abuse treatment centers. These centers are packed with people from all walks of life and usually provide the bare minimum in treatments. Group therapy is usually offered to help them…
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When a loved one uses drugs to get high, there is a change in their personality, physical appearance, and emotional state. Sometimes it is easy to notice, other times it is harder to spot because some people are good at covering things up. This can only go on for so long as a person who…
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Medical professionals are not immune to addiction. In fact, they may be more susceptible because of their access and privilege which affords them the opportunity to get their hands on more drugs and even more potent substances. Nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals are sitting in the crosshairs of a drug abuse epidemic claiming…
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The modern family defies definition in terms of who is the parent (or parents), how siblings are brought into a family, and how they operate together as a unit. Family therapy can help bridge all these various dynamics through supporting individuals in rehab. Behavioral health treatment that includes family therapy works better than treatment that…
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A codependent relationship is one that can happen when a loved one struggles with substance abuse, addiction, and eventually, recovery. The primary warning signs may not be obvious but they are important to be aware of in order to break the cycle of addiction. What is Codependency Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that…
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