Cocaine is a dangerous stimulant drug that comes from the coca plant. Frequently, it’s called coke, blow, flake, or snow on the street. After all, it’s a snowy-white powder. Yet, some also make the mistake of calling cocaine “crack.” In reality, crack is a different, more potent form of cocaine. The differences in crack vs.…
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Today, advances in addiction treatment and recovery provide countless treatment options. Sometimes, this can make choosing addiction treatment programs overwhelming. Luckily, many programs now combine various behavioral therapies with alternative therapies for holistic addiction recovery. By combining traditional evidence-based therapies with other modalities, therapists tailor treatment to an individual’s needs. Currently, EMDR is an increasingly…
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Today, alternative therapies are one of the leading ways to treat addiction. Innovative clinics pair traditional behavioral therapies like CBT and DBT with alternative modalities. Meditation, animal-assisted therapy, art, music, and dance are increasingly popular techniques for substance abuse treatment. Today, yoga therapy for addiction is one of the most popular and effective tools for…
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Heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive drug and can have devastating physical, financial, and psychological effects. Without professional help, such as a heroin addiction rehab program in Texas, these symptoms will continue to create a downward spiral into further misery and unhappiness. Because heroin is illegal, getting help with addiction can be tricky. However,…
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Addiction and self-destructive thoughts often go hand-in-hand. Unable to cope with stress and painful withdrawal symptoms, an individual may remain trapped in a vicious cycle and engage in self-sabotaging behavior. However, there is always hope and overcoming self-destructive thoughts through addiction therapy is very much possible. If you or a loved one is struggling with…
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MDMA (also known as “molly” or “ecstasy”) is a potent drug that is often recreationally consumed at parties, clubs, and music festivals. It enhances the mood and produces feelings of intense euphoria, encouraging people to be more extroverted, emotional, and empathetic. However, it is a dangerously addictive substance with long-term side effects. If you or…
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Unable to cope with trauma or stress, individuals often turn to alcohol and drugs, quickly leading to addiction. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an effective way to combat a substance use disorder. In fact, overcoming traumatic memories through EMDR therapy is very much possible. If you or a loved one is struggling…
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Motivation and willpower are crucial for long-term sobriety. Tips and strategies on how to increase motivation for addiction recovery are a common concern, and it might take some testing to find out which techniques work for you. If you or a loved one is struggling with motivation for addiction recovery, reach out to San Antonio…
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Apart from causing a variety of health issues, chronic stress has been closely linked to addiction. The higher the level of stress, the more likely individuals are to fall back on unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance use. Since stress is an addiction trigger, identifying sources of stress and having healthy strategies to deal with…
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MDMA (also known as Molly or “ecstasy”) is a potent drug that alters one’s mental states to produce short-term “euphoria” while having long-lasting cognitive and physical effects on the individual. Studying the effects of MDMA on the brain and body has proven that while there may be a few therapeutic benefits, it adversely affects one’s…
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