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Addiction

Staying Sober over 4th of July

Going through addiction treatment can be extremely difficult for many reasons, no matter what substance you’re struggling with, how long you’ve been dependent on it, and what the circumstances of

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Addiction

Maintaining Sobriety After Rehab

Completing a rehab program is the first step to staying sober. But what happens after you complete the program? Staying sober post-rehab doesn’t have to be difficult. Get yourself equipped

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Addiction

Tips to Help You Enjoy A Sober Summer

Whether this is your first sober summer or your twentieth, congratulations! Here at Liberty Bay Recovery, we’ll arm you with the tools to stay sober this summer (and all year

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Dual DIagnosis

PTSD Awareness Month

If you or a loved one has experienced PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), you know the ongoing journey to overcome this condition. Considering this month (June) is PTSD Awareness Month, it’s

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Behavior Therapy

Does ADHD Impact Men and Women Differently?

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed. Nearly ten percent of children are diagnosed with ADHD – for some, the symptoms disappear

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Behavior Therapy

Learning to Recognize Signs of Codependency

Codependency is a term used to define a relationship in which one person (the taker) depends entirely on another person (the giver) to get through daily life. In a codependent

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Addiction

Benefits of Rehab For Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug due to its action in the brain and body. It comes from refining the leaves of the coca plant into various forms that individuals

Woman Impacted By An Addiction
Addiction

How Addiction Impacts Women

Men and women sometimes suffer from drug dependence for many reasons. However, what happens, when it happens, and how they overcome this addiction can be different. For those who are

Woman Experiencing Side Effects from Synthetic Drugs
Addiction

Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

Synthetic drugs are created in labs, often in an attempt to mimic plant-based psychoactive chemicals. Synthetics are often sold online and illegally shipped worldwide. Molly, Spice, bath salts, meth, and

Woman With Prescription Drug Addiction
Addiction Treatment Therapy

Addictive Prescription Drugs

Doctor-prescribed medications can be dangerous and addictive. This can lead to health and social consequences. Any time a prescription is written, it needs to be followed closely to ensure addictive