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Endocannabinoids and Their Influence on Addiction
Addiction is a disease with a lot of science behind it. One aspect of this science involves the endocannabinoid system. But what is that? What Are Endocannabinoids? The endocannabinoid system within our body has a variety of functions. This system...
Can I Develop a Sugar Addiction?
The rates of obesity in America have been on the rise for the past decades. There are many theories regarding the explanation for this increase; however, the amount of sugar that is processed into many of our food sources seems to play a large...
Effects of Moderate Drinking
While drinking in moderation seems to be harmless, there are some potential consequences to be aware of. Understanding the effects of moderate drinking can help you stay safe, avoid these consequences, and keep your drinking habits safe. What Is...
Effects of Methamphetamines
Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a stimulant drug that can be smoked, snorted, injected, or ingested to feel its effects. This illegal substance is highly addictive, and using it often leads to serious negative health effects....
A Recipe for Recovery
Recovery can include a variety of approaches and treatments that vary depending on each individual’s situation. These differences can make creating a plan for recovery seem difficult. However, it can be helpful to remember that while each recovery...
Staying Healthy as a Professional
As a professional within the field of mental health, or any field for that matter, maintaining your own mental health is essential. Providing care for yourself and ensuring you are managing your emotions can help you provide the same support to...
Do Tolerance Levels Affect Rates of Recovery?
Tolerance levels can play a significant role in the effects of addiction. As the cycle of addiction plays out, your body’s tolerance to the substance will slowly increase with each time through the cycle. It can be easy to overlook the minor...
The Science Behind Recovery
As we discover new information and new techniques for addiction recovery, we are slowly bettering the options available. Reviewing the current scientific research, you can develop a better understanding of the recovery procedures that are in place...
The Benefits of Couples Therapy
When you and your partner are living in the same quarters and both dealing with substance use disorder (SUD), the influence to continue using can be drastically reinforced by your partner’s habits. Your habits, in turn, can reinforce their desire...
Treating an Opioid Addiction
Opioid addictions are very common and are a great concern within our medical system. As prescribers increased the number of opioid prescriptions given out, unaware of the addictive properties, many individuals have developed an addiction to...
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