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Be Proactive About the Problem: The Signs of an Alcohol Use Disorder

July 21, 2021

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Have You Become a Problem Drinker?

So you like to have a drink now and then. Most everyone does, right? It is no big deal.

And sure, you’ve been having a few problems lately. Maybe you missed a couple days of work due to monster hangovers. Maybe you got pulled over and narrowly avoided a driving while intoxicated (DUI) citation. Maybe you have a hole or two in your memory from nights (or even days) when you really tied one on.

Still, you don’t have a problem, right? You have everything under control, right?

Here Is Your Checklist for Selecting the Right Recovery Center

May 15, 2021

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How Do You Find Help?

If you love someone who is struggling with a substance use disorder, you may be at your wit’s end. You want to help but not know how. Your friend or family member might even be resistant to help. How can you help your loved one get the help they need? 

Or, if you are the person who needs treatment for a substance use disorder, your situation might feel even worse. You know you need help, but your addiction and the way it can muddle your thought processes can make it seem impossible to figure out where to start.  

In a World Where Relapse Is Prevalent, Returning to Treatment Is Essential

April 16, 2021

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The Recovery Process

It would be nice to think of the recovery process as an adventure movie with a dashing hero. At the beginning of the blockbuster film, our hero is in trouble. But then, with the support of some loyal allies, they overcome that trouble and set things right. It might be hard, but our hero has grit—and a winning smile—and is more than up for any challenge.

And then, after the hardships have been overcome and the bad guys vanquished, the hero is revealed as whole and healed and happy as the credits roll. Cue the inspiring music.

New Medication-Assisted Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction Shows Promise in Study

January 28, 2021

Due to the significant stress and trauma caused by the ongoing COVID pandemic, substance misuse, including methamphetamine and opioids, is on the rise in the United States.

While treatment of opioid addiction can be assisted with several FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine (Suboxone) and methadone, no comparable drugs are currently available for methamphetamine use disorder. This may change soon. 

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