Anxiety treatment offers relief if you’re experiencing overwhelming stress at some point in life. For instance, you may feel tensed about sitting for an exam, a job interview, or even undergoing a medical test. Some people are even terrified by a sudden stock market drop, and can quickly go into depression. For many people worldwide…
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Animal-assisted therapy is one of the holistic treatment options available to help men and women overcome drug addiction. Sometimes it can feel like people do not understand or want to help. However, having an animal by your side can make a big difference in your quality of life and your desire to overcome your addiction.…
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It is easy enough to tell when someone has been drinking. Signs include slurred speech, lowered inhibitions, the smell of alcohol on their breath, and a lack of coordination. But to recognize a problem drinker, it may be a matter of adding up the out-of-sync behaviors over time, depending on how close one is to…
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Is attending an Alcoholics Anonymous program (AA) a part of your alcohol addiction treatment plan but you’re not sure how effective it is? Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions of US adults and the drinking habit can be difficult to kick. The challenges increase the need for those in recovery to attend sober groups such…
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Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a class of drugs that doctors commonly prescribe to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. While these medications can be helpful for those who take them as prescribed by their doctor, benzos can also be dangerous if misused. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of benzo abuse so…
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For centuries, medical teams have questioned what therapies are best suited for substance use disorders (SUDs). Then in 2006, the National Quality Forum published a document specifying the seven practices that organization found most effective in substance abuse treatment. Marcie Bough, Pharm.D., senior manager of practice development and research for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious condition that occurs following a horrifying event. Unfortunately, anything that terrifies you can also lead to lasting PTSD. This condition often stems from war, natural disasters, physical abuse, rape, and car accidents. Afterward, people struggle with the memories and fears of the horror each day. All too often, PTSD…
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As you consider your addiction treatment or mental health treatment options, perhaps you’ve come across the term “PHP.” When you saw it, maybe you weren’t necessarily sure what it meant. Let’s take a closer look at a PHP, or partial hospitalization program. In addiction treatment, there are many ways to treat patients. Not all treatments…
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Extended rehab therapy stretches out the recovery experience to help you to get long-term results from it. Among people who undergo residential treatment, those who had the longest stays were more likely to keep away from drugs and alcohol and more likely to work five years following treatment. To answer, “Will I need extended rehab…
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Opioid abuse, such as prescription pain pills and heroin, is a growing problem in the United States. Misuse of opioids has become so prevalent that it is commonly referred to as “the opioid crisis.” Many different drugs fall under the classification of an opioid. Some have legitimate medical purposes, usually for pain management, while others…
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