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Mar 6, 2025
When you recommend medication for addiction treatment (MAT) to a patient, how often do you hear, “Isn’t that just replacing one addiction with another?” or…
Jan 28, 2025
Pros and Cons: Do I Seek an Alcohol Recovery Center Near Me …
Choosing to enter treatment for alcohol addiction is a significant and life-changing decision. One of the first considerations you’ll face is whether to seek help…
Jan 14, 2025
What Makes Alcohol Addictive?
Regular use of alcohol can change the way the brain’s neurotransmitters operate, altering the natural release and uptake of dopamine and endorphins, which are vital…
Sep 10, 2024
Understanding the Definition of Sober in 2024
Sobriety might seem like a cut-and-dry concept—abstinence from drugs and alcohol—but some people are redefining sobriety with terms like “California sober.” At Recovery Centers of…
Sep 6, 2024
Breaking Down the Types of Drinking Culture
For some, having a name to put on their drinking habits can make problematic drinking more palatable—after all, if it’s a cultural norm, then how…
Sep 2, 2024
Recognizing Relapse: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
Relapse is often seen as a setback or failure in the recovery journey, but a relapse doesn’t erase progress. While a return to drug or…
Jul 24, 2024
How MAT Can Help You Achieve Long-Term Recovery
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) (also known as Medication for Addiction Treatment) is an effective form of treatment for substance use disorder, and it’s also one…
Apr 18, 2024
How to Spot 3 Signs of Alcohol Dependency in a Loved One
Alcohol dependency, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic, relapsing illness characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol. It leads to…
Apr 11, 2024
Can I Get Help for Alcohol Addiction Online?
The world is always changing and expanding, and as it does, so does the power and capacity to offer effective addiction recovery support to anyone,…
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