If you’re wondering how to get off opiates, learning about detox and withdrawal should be your first step. From the outside looking in, it may seem like an easy task to just stop taking pain pills. However, the issue is that addiction is a much more powerful disease than many people know. Whether it’s you…
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In the last 20 years, the health care system has greatly improved addiction treatment. Several state and federal efforts have made guidelines for what evidence-based practice (EBP) should and must include. However, you might not know the term if it’s your first time looking for rehab. Having more info can help you choose a drug…
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Now more than ever, the state of Texas struggles with alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, alcohol’s ubiquity makes the substance nearly impossible to avoid. Once you develop an alcohol addiction, professional treatment is necessary to successfully recover. Understanding how holistic therapy helps you recover is important when choosing the right drug addiction rehab. Detox Is Necessary Before…
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If you or a loved one is trapped in addiction or trying to regain control of a substance abuse problem, you likely are aware that withdrawal symptoms can occur when you immediately stop using or drinking. Drugs and alcohol are powerful, creating both psychological and physical dependency. This is why many learn more about holistic…
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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. Among these disorders, there are generalized anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks. While panic attacks fall under the anxiety disorder category, you may wonder what is…
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When it comes to addiction, many people believe it’s purely the bad decision-making of the individual that caused the problem. What you may not realize is that many who struggle with addiction are in fact struggling with comorbidity. But what is comorbidity, and how does it affect finding recovery? Do you need to know more…
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Today, there are many approaches and tools for addiction recovery. However, because every addiction is different, every addiction treatment should be as well. For many people, medication management programs provide safe and effective support alongside traditional and alternative therapies. If you or someone in your life is ready for medication management services in San Antonio,…
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Studies show that addiction rarely exists on its own. Unprocessed trauma, co-occurring mood disorders, and daily stress contribute to drug and alcohol abuse. Therefore, therapy is one of the best ways to support a successful recovery. Because no two addictions are the same, everyone’s needs in therapy differ. Acceptance and commitment therapy is one way…
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Everyone’s addiction experience is their own. That’s why it’s important to consider the best recovery option for each person’s needs. While residential treatment is a standard in addiction treatment, outpatient treatment programs have a wide range of benefits. In many cases, outpatient treatment provides the flexibility and care people need at the right price. If…
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Today, medication-assisted treatment is a popular approach to addiction recovery. While it might seem strange to use prescription drugs for addiction recovery, MAT began in the 1930s and is still successfully used today. Therefore, for many people struggling with addiction, medication-assisted treatment provides the support they need to focus on mental health, co-occurring disorders, and…
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