67,367 people died of drug overdoses in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dealing with a substance use disorder is a challenge all on its own, but many people that suffer from addiction also suffer from a mental health disorder like bipolar, depression, and anxiety. Co-occurring disorders such as these occur […]
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Physical Dependence and Addiction
Have you ever wondered if there are differences between dependence and addiction? Learning to tell these two apart is an important part of understanding substance abuse. For example, the following material will talk about physical dependence and addiction in more detail. Understanding Physical Dependence As a person continues using an addictive substance over a long […]
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We live in a time where more and more people in America are distancing themselves from religion. While religion is based on a personal choice, some people confuse spirituality with religion. When speaking of spirituality in recovery, it’s important to understand the difference. While religion does contain spirituality, one doesn’t need to be religious to […]
Details >Teen Drug Rehab: Specialized Treatment for Teens
Life as a teenager is an experience that is universally stressful. With the emergence of intense biological changes, increases in responsibility, and a desire for independence, everyday life for modern teens can present its own unique set of challenges, and there are many reasons why teens might start to use substances. The use of drugs […]
Details >How Does Psychological Dependence Develop?
When it comes to addiction, people typically only think about the physical side effects that manifest. However, they face several emotional and mental problems too. In fact, there’s a difference between addiction, psychological dependence, and physical dependence. Below is more information about each of these and how mental dependence develops. What Is Psychological Dependence? Mental […]
Details >Heroin Epidemic Deaths by Region [Infographic]
While the heroin epidemic affects the entire country, some regions are getting hit harder than others. The four regions that saw the highest growth in heroin-related deaths in 2016 are the northeast, the midwest, the southwest, and the southeast. Heroin is a problem in some states in the northwest, but by-and-large, their numbers are much […]
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