When people think of substance abuse disorders, they often imagine someone struggling with illegal drugs like methamphetamine or heroin. However, the reality is that a lot of perfectly legal medications can be just as addictive. Pill popping prescription drug abuse is becoming an increasingly common problem among people of all walks of life. Learning about…
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Learning how to practice patience in our modern world is challenging for many people. We live in an on-demand world that provides quick access to everything we need. Hungry and ready to eat now? Just open your phone and order your food. A person will deliver it to your home or office within minutes. Need…
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For many, addiction begins with recreational drug use. Before long, this sort of substance abuse can turn into a serious dependency. Alcohol abuse, opiate addiction, and similar substance use disorders are all incredibly dangerous. Making the decision to get help for addiction is often a life-saving one. Overcoming addiction begins with understanding that your harmful…
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Substance abuse is something many people struggle with alone. If you’ve made the decision to get treatment for substance abuse, now is the time to research the best recovery treatment options. What is rehab like in Portland, ME? And how can it benefit you? Learn what programs we have so that you can begin your…
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There is an urgent need for effective addiction treatment in Portland, ME, which has led people to consider inpatient vs outpatient rehab. The rising number of opioid and methamphetamine abuse cases have changed the city’s law enforcement policies in regard to painkillers. In addition, 45% of heroin users in Portland stated they began abusing prescription…
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There are all sorts of misconceptions surrounding drug usage, ranging from “you can’t get addicted after a single-use” to “only poor people struggle with addiction.” Unfortunately, these myths about drugs make it a lot easier for people to become addicted to drugs and a lot harder for people to seek treatment from a professional rehab…
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Meth is a powerful stimulant that’s also very addictive. It’s often used in the form of a white and odorless powder that can readily dissolve in alcohol or water. When a person takes meth, they will experience effects like an increase in talkativeness and euphoria, as well as a decrease in appetite. Additionally, there are…
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Congrats! You made it through a sober Thanksgiving. Now starts the real challenge to stay sober for Christmas. This includes all those pesky holiday parties that circulate delicious hors d’oeuvres and tempting alcoholic beverages. Christmas can be an anxiety-ridden minefield of a sober holiday. You can make it a bit easier on yourself if you…
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With the holidays coming up, you are probably wondering how to have a sober Thanksgiving while interacting with friends and family. Stress and celebration are two means of triggering the desire for a comforting drink or several. Drug rehab in Portland, ME, is here to help you with some ideas for a sober holiday and…
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Alcohol abuse is actually one of the most common forms of substance abuse out there. Many people find themselves seeking alcohol whenever they are going through a rough time. They use it to enhance their social abilities or to quell negative emotions that they do not want to deal with. However, there are dozens of…
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