Coronavirus Should Not Hinder Your Recovery From Addiction
Coronavirus is serious, but if you struggle with addiction, overdose or alcohol poisoning are more likely to be lethal, and you should still go to rehab.
Category: Education
Integrated Treatment: Part 2 – The Approach
The integrated treatment approach to psychiatric and substance use disorders makes sense from the standpoint of viewing recovery from a holistic approach.
Integrated Treatment: Part 1
The goal of addressing addiction and mental illness is to provide an overall understanding of the importance of an integrated treatment approach.
The Biochemistry Of Addiction
The workings of addiction within the brain are complex. Both genetics and the environment play a role in shaping thought and behavior.
The Influence Of Social Media On Teen Drug Use
Teens are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of what they see on social media, including pics and ads for binge drinking and drug use.
Identifying The 5 Stages Of Addiction
The five stages of alcoholism are developing patterns, risky use and recklessness, tolerance, dependence, and disorder. Learn to identify them in your life.
Can You Become Addicted To Heroin On The First Try?
Opioids change the way the brain functions at a rapid rate and make it possible to become addicted to heroin on your first try.
Behavioral Addictions, What Are They And How Does One Develop?
Behavioral addictions or non-substance addictions, like gambling addiction, are a set of behaviors that a person becomes dependent on and craves.
Checking For Fentanyl
In American's opioid epidemic, even a small amount of fentanyl can cause a deadly overdose, which is why checking for fentanyl is so critical.
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