Tag Archives: addiction

Monday, November 6th, 2023

What Is Polysubstance Abuse?

Polysubstance misuse is when someone becomes addicted to more than one illicit or prescription substance. It can occur by unintentionally combining prescription medications or by mixing illegal substances to...
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Friday, September 16th, 2022

What Are the Causes of Depression?

From a lack of motivation to trouble sleeping and beyond, depression affects every aspect of your life. It’s more than just feeling a little low or sad. It zaps...
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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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Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

Can You Become Addicted to Marijuana?

Do you find it hard to settle down for the night without smoking weed? Or do you continue to use marijuana regularly even though it makes you feel out...
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Thursday, July 28th, 2022

Does Trauma Make You More Susceptible to Addiction?

Many clients come to us after trying everything they can to stop an addiction. Often, they’ve already been on this journey for years on end. And while it may...
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Monday, July 11th, 2022

Is Trauma the Root Cause of Addiction?

At The Sanctuary, many of our clients come to us for a problem but find out its cause is what really needs healing. This is often the case with...
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Monday, June 20th, 2022

Is Trauma Related to Failed Relationships?

If you’re moving through life with unhealed wounds, it only makes sense that your relationships will be affected. Many people think of catastrophic experiences when they think of trauma....
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Monday, June 13th, 2022

What is the Correlation Between Trauma and Substance Abuse?

Living with trauma can be an excruciating experience. It’s no surprise, then, that many people who have significant trauma use substances to cope. What does surprise some people, though,...
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Monday, May 9th, 2022

Guide to Opioid Addiction and Abuse

In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 100,000 opioid overdose deaths. From the year before, there was a significant rise in opioid abuse. Prescription...
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