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Jan 24, 2020
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine. While it can be prescribed by a doctor to manage severe pain,…
Jan 22, 2020
5 Communication Tools for Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can be challenging to know how to communicate with an alcoholic, especially in…
Jan 22, 2020
5 Obstacles of Dual Diagnosis Residential Treatment Patients
Patients who are in treatment for dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders), which is the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental…
Jan 22, 2020
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month: 5 Reasons to Quit Drinking…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to think about how alcohol affects your life and the lives of those around you…
Jan 22, 2020
Pros and Cons of Long-Term Rehab Centers
If you or a loved one struggles daily with addiction, you may have already looked into a variety of treatment options. While doing research, many…
Jan 22, 2020
How to Help an Alcoholic Family Member Without Enabling Them
Alcohol use disorder affects the whole family, not just the person struggling with addiction. If you have a family member struggling with alcohol addiction, it…
Jan 22, 2020
7 Boundaries to Maintain When Helping Someone with Addiction
Supporting a loved one who’s struggling with addiction is one of the most loving, compassionate acts you can do. However, it’s important to set boundaries…
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