Addiction Recovery Blog

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Addiction

What Is Fentanyl Used For?

Opioid addiction occurs in all areas of the United States and at every financial level. What is fentanyl used for? Illegal manufacturers of this synthetic opioid distribute this drug across

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Addiction

Is Addiction A Disease?

We understand that many who suffer from substance abuse disorders receive a lot of blame on their part. Your family members, friends, and even mental health professionals may have pointed

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Addiction

Sober Valentine’s Day

When was the last time you had a sober Valentine’s Day? Alcohol is a large part of any celebration, especially those that call for the expression of love. Those without

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Addiction

What Is Psychological Dependence?

Having an addiction makes you feel like you’re in a frightening and confusing place. Your emotions may be a mess, and you feel confused, irritated, frightened, and no longer in

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Addiction

Pill Popping: Prescription Drug Abuse

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

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Drug Rehab

The Five Most Dangerous Myths About Drugs

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

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Alcohol Rehab

How to Have a Sober Thanksgiving

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