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Quick Facts: What To Expect From Each Level of Addiction Treatment Quick Facts: What To Expect From Each Level of Addiction Treatment Understand what's best for yourself or a loved one Tuesday, August 2, 2022 0 384
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Answers to Common Questions About Drugs, Addiction and Where to Get Help Answers to Common Questions About Drugs, Addiction and Where to Get Help Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the NIDA, answers some essential questions you may have Saturday, April 16, 2022 0 805
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What Is Dual Diagnosis? What Is Dual Diagnosis? Understanding dual diagnosis can be crucial to making sure you or your loved one receives the right treatment Sunday, February 13, 2022 0 459
How Alcohol Damages Various Bodily Systems How Alcohol Damages Various Bodily Systems Current research shows that even lower doses of alcohol still have a detrimental effect on our health Saturday, January 8, 2022 0 495
What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? Understanding what may occur after the first stages of detox: Find out how to recognize the symptoms of PAWS Sunday, January 2, 2022 0 471
Understanding Relapse Understanding Relapse Relapse is often part of the recovery process. Learn how you can navigate it and return to your recovery journey Tuesday, November 16, 2021 0 507
What Is Recovery Capital? What Is Recovery Capital? Human, physical, social and cultural resources are all essential to supporting recovery from addiction Wednesday, November 10, 2021 0 395
Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong How can we overcome addiction—everything from cocaine to smartphones? Watch this enlightening Ted Talk! Tuesday, October 19, 2021 0 439
Finding a Sponsor, a Friend Who's Been There Finding a Sponsor, a Friend Who's Been There Forming this bond can bring a rare degree of understanding. Here's how the process works in 12-step programs Wednesday, November 2, 2022 0 246
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Need Help Now? Helpful Hotlines To Keep Handy Need Help Now? Helpful Hotlines To Keep Handy If you need help and don't know whom to call, here's a list of helpful hotlines Tuesday, July 19, 2022 0 776
Listen to Yourself for Signs of Mental and Substance Use Disorders Listen to Yourself for Signs of Mental and Substance Use Disorders Your body typically alerts you when something is wrong. Pick up the call Monday, February 28, 2022 0 269
Mental Health Minute: Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents Mental Health Minute: Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about stress and anxiety in adolescents Wednesday, February 23, 2022 0 540
Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Residential Treatment Program Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Residential Treatment Program Considering inpatient treatment for yourself or a loved one? Read this primer on what you need to ask—and know Sunday, February 20, 2022 0 410
Q&A: Find an Addiction Counselor Q&A: Find an Addiction Counselor What is your background? How often will we meet? Some key questions that will help you find the right counselor Monday, January 24, 2022 0 521
Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Housing Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Housing Thinking about sober housing? Make sure you can answer these key questions Tuesday, January 18, 2022 0 761
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Why a Treatment Program Is Necessary After Detox Why a Treatment Program Is Necessary After Detox There’s much more to recovery than just overcoming physical withdrawal symptoms Tuesday, November 9, 2021 0 400
The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery It's a tried and true model for what the transition from addiction to recovery looks like—and what you can achieve Monday, November 7, 2022 0 407
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Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction "My laundry is 'clean' and 'dirty'—not people." Some tips on how to use language that doesn't perpetuate stigma Friday, October 28, 2022 0 200
Are You a 'Highly Sensitive Person'? Here's Why It Matters in Recovery Are You a 'Highly Sensitive Person'? Here's Why It Matters in Recovery Being perceptive and compassionate is great! But HSPs should be mindful of certain needs and pressures Saturday, October 15, 2022 0 177
Somatic Interventions Help Veterans With PTSD. Can They Aid Recovery Too? Somatic Interventions Help Veterans With PTSD. Can They Aid Recovery Too? An unconventional new body-focused therapy technique shows promise. Here's how it works Thursday, October 13, 2022 0 180
Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery? Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery? Things will feel very raw at first, but you can learn some simple methods for coping with anxiety Wednesday, October 5, 2022 0 513
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What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment It's a new day. Here's what to think about as you prepare to leave treatment and ponder: Who will I be? Friday, September 9, 2022 0 278
Why Alcohol and Anxiety Don't Mix Why Alcohol and Anxiety Don't Mix Anxiety disorders are extremely common, and even in the short term, alcohol can make them worse Tuesday, August 23, 2022 0 479
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Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Understanding What's Going On Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Understanding What's Going On Half of people who suffer from one type of disorder will experience the other. Learn about co-occurring disorders Wednesday, August 3, 2022 0 401
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Mental Health and Managing Chronic Pain Mental Health and Managing Chronic Pain Long-term pain doesn't just hurt—it can impact mood, sleep and relationships. Learn more from this Psych Hub video Wednesday, July 27, 2022 0 356
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