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 […]
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When people struggle with alcohol addiction, they have a few options. Two of the most popular are inpatient and outpatient rehab. Since outpatient rehab offers more freedom, most people prefer to choose it. Unfortunately, outpatient alcohol rehab isn’t the right choice for everyone. What Is Outpatient Rehab? Before getting into why outpatient alcohol rehab isn’t […]
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