Tag Archives: addiction recovery

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Stages & Warning Signs of Alcoholism

It’s perfectly okay to drink in moderation, such as having a glass of wine with dinner or the occasional drink with friends. However, periodic drinking can gradually elevate to...
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Monday, March 27th, 2023

Am I Addicted to Heroin?

I Only Do Heroin on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Occasional heroin use can quickly spiral into a full-blown addiction. Heroin alters the brain’s function and structure and...
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Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

Do People With Trauma Have a High Rate of Addiction?

Most people experience significant trauma at some point in their lives. For some, trauma is more memorable and seemingly severe. For others, the effects of trauma emerge long after...
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Monday, March 13th, 2023

Am I Addicted to Meth?

I Only Do Meth on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is defined by the United States government as a Schedule I substance, meaning...
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Monday, February 20th, 2023

Am I Addicted to Weed?

I Only Smoke Weed on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Marijuana use has increased over the past few decades due to changing legislation and increased social acceptance. As this substance...
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Withdrawal From Kratom

Kratom is a substance derived from the leaf of a Southeast Asian tree that has opioid-like effects. People take it to relax or elevate their mood and energy. Many...
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Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Fentanyl Crisis

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid responsible for more than 91,000 overdose deaths in 2020. Both illicit substances and prescription opioids contribute to the increasing fentanyl crisis in the United...
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Monday, December 19th, 2022

What is the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Complex PTSD?

If you lived through multiple traumatic events in your childhood, you might still be feeling their aftermath to this day. And while it may not seem like it, it’s...
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Thursday, September 1st, 2022

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

Today, doctors are prescribing more medications than ever before, causing a major rise in prescription drug addiction. They may seem safe because they’re given out by trusted sources. However,...
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022

Understanding Fentanyl Addiction and Abuse

The opioid crisis has been making headlines since it first began in the late 1990s. Only in the mid-2010s did we start to hear more about a particular opioid...
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