Tag Archives: substance use

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

Breaking the Cycle: Drug Detox as the First Step Towards a New Life

Drug addiction is a complex and challenging issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Breaking free from addiction requires a courageous commitment to change and a willingness to embark...
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Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Healing the Whole Person: Why Holistic Therapy is Vital in Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a complex disease that affects not only the physical body but also the mind, emotions and spirit. Holistic therapy recognizes the interconnectedness of these aspects and aims...
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Saturday, April 22nd, 2023

Supporting Loved Ones with Dual Diagnosis: Tips and Strategies for Families and Friends

Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of both a substance use and mental health disorder. If you care about someone who has dual diagnosis, you may be wondering how...
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Sunday, March 12th, 2023

What is Breakthrough Depression?

Breakthrough depression happens when symptoms of depression return or worsen. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon. Research estimates that up to 33 percent of people using antidepressants have their symptoms...
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Top 5 Reasons Why People Choose Arizona Rehab

Mental health and substance use disorders do not get better on their own. If they are left untreated, they can progress and cause worsening symptoms that interfere with your...
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Thursday, January 5th, 2023

The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

The connection between mental health and substance use has become a popular topic of conversation in recent years. While neither disorder is directly responsible for causing the other, both...
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Thursday, October 13th, 2022

Recovery Strategies for Different Types of Trauma

Life can be traumatic at times, and there are different types of trauma with different approaches for healing. It’s important to deal with trauma appropriately, as trauma survivors are...
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Friday, September 30th, 2022

Mental Illness Awareness Week: 5 Things to Know About Mental Illness

Each year, Mental Health America takes time during the first week of October to raise awareness of the mental health crisis and the resources we have to fight it....
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2022

What are the Dangers of Self-Medication?

Self-medication is when an individual uses medications or substances to treat self-diagnosed symptoms or conditions. For example, you might use old pain medication to treat a sprained ankle that...
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