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Overcoming an Addictive Personality
Certain genetic factors have been shown to have some correlation with the level of potential an individual has of developing an addiction. While genetic factors are far from the only factors that lead to addiction, they may impact the onset of...
What Are Co-occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders are common when dealing with substance abuse. This term is another term used to describe a dual diagnosis. Understanding what they are and how they affect recovery can be extremely beneficial. Recognizing a potential...
Benefits of Partial Hospitalization Programs
Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are a great form of step-down treatment. If you feel that you need extra support after residential treatment, these programs may be a perfect fit. They may even be covered by Medicare or other forms of...
How Can I Enjoy Family Day?
Family day is an opportunity for you to visit with your family and show them the progress you have made during your treatment. As each individual has differing relationships with their family members, this day can either be an exciting reward or a...
Effects of Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a narcotic drug that has a high potential for addiction, as it is typically stronger than other narcotics. This substance is highly concerning with the use of other illegal substances, as it is sometimes incorporated into other drugs to...
How Does Stress Affect Recovery?
Stress can have many negative effects on addiction itself, but it also plays a role in the effectiveness of recovery. As stress has been shown to impact the onset of addiction, it can also affect the potential occurrence of a relapse. Learning how...
What Initiated Your Addiction?
Understanding what factors or situations influenced the beginning of your addiction can be extremely useful to you in recovery. Learning from past situations and recognizing the factors that led you into the addictive cycle can help you refrain...
How Does Gambling Become an Addiction?
When most people hear the term addiction, their mind immediately goes to substance abuse. While substance abuse commonly leads to addiction, many behaviors and actions humans engage in can be considered addictive. The use of social media, the...
Managing Probation Within Addiction Recovery
People come into treatment to recover from addiction for various reasons. While each person may be working to overcome an addiction, the events that led them toward treatment may differ. As many substances have criminal charges involved with use,...
Stepping Into Adulthood
Being within the age range of 18 to 22, you are considered a young adult. This phase in life is full of various transitions and adjustments. This is the time to figure out who you are and who you want to be in life. While many of us are excited to...
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