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Daily life is more go-go-go than ever and everyone is looking for a boost. Some seek physical aids to keep them going, with the notion that staying awake longer will increase productivity. Others seek a cognitive boost to improve their output and performance at work...
Rehab offers a place for those dealing with substance use disorders to get better. A comprehensive addiction treatment center provides various rehab programs that adapt to each patient's needs and recovery goals. Now, many believe long-term rehab offers the best...
Addiction comes in many shapes and styles. It can be evident in some people or very subtle in others. Some people even find a way to become what's known as "high-functioning addicts." However, can changing the language we use to discuss addiction make a difference in...
A marvel of modern medicine, Suboxone is an FDA-approved medication used in the treatment of opioid addiction. This drug is a partial opioid which allows it to satisfy opioid receptors and thus, cravings, but without causing the habit-forming high. Despite Suboxone’s...
There’s no shortcut to overcoming drug addiction. However, advancements in modern medicine have discovered valuable pharmaceutical interventions that can make addiction recovery all the more bearable. Here are the most notable differences between the two most widely...
Medical advancements have vastly improved the efficacy of drug addiction treatment; there are medications that can ease withdrawal side effects, reduce cravings, and even reverse an overdose. But the key to lasting recovery, and ultimately, sobriety, will not be found...
Medicaid is an integral part of healthcare coverage in the United States. Every state has its own eligibility guidelines. If you have a mental health condition that has led to addiction treatment, Medicaid could be a vital resource for getting the help you need. One...
Loving someone with an addiction to alcohol has its challenges and struggles. People who love alcoholics are often confused about how to deal with the emotional needs of their addict in recovery. A big issue for people is not knowing how the alcoholic will respond to...
Whether it’s for the holidays, a special occasion, or a birthday, giving gifts to a recovering addict can be challenging. Asking what they want can be troublesome because it can mean a trigger for them. And then, picking a gift that causes anxiety or even a relapse...
Facing the holidays newly sober can make it difficult to focus on all that’s merry and bright. End-of-year revelry finds people cutting loose which means lots of rich foods, sweet pastries— and lots and lots of booze. There’s the raising of glasses for toasts at...