For a long time, I told myself that I was in charge. A drink here and a pill there—nothing big, just a way to relax or deal with stress. But at some point, the line between choice and compulsion got blurry. It wasn’t just about drinking or using anymore; it was about needing it to […]

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I didn’t have a big plan when I went to rehab. I really went because I didn’t have any other choices. My relationships were on the rocks, my job was in danger, and I didn’t like the person I was becoming. It seemed impossible for me to quit drugs on my own. So I went […]

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People from all walks of life can become addicted, but men and women may show it in different ways and need different kinds of treatment. Men’s genetic traits, social pressures, and life experiences all affect how they deal with substance use. This has led to the creation of treatment models that are specific to each […]

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Recovery from addiction is a very personal journey and looks different for everyone. That’s why more people are turning to holistic programs to get the help they need. A California addiction treatment center that focuses on the whole person, not just the addiction, can make a big difference. Individuals at a professional addiction treatment center […]

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A rise in mental illness difficulties and substance abuse disorders makes discovering the ideal treatment more crucial than ever before. Most individuals have difficulties discovering alternatives that accommodate their hectic lifestyle. That’s where an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is of good help. IOPs are becoming increasingly popular as a convenient and efficient method for recovery. […]

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This week in Question Corner, an anxious teen turns to alcohol to soothe his transitional fears. Melody addresses a mom’s worries about the toxic combination of alcohol abuse and anxiety disorders.

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Does dope make you dumb? Ahmed El Fatmaoui, a graduate student at University of  Oklahoma, says “no.” In a May 2024 research article published in Economic Inquiry, El Fatmaoui shows that in states where recreational marijuana is legal, students are more likely to enroll in college and complete their degree on time, than to turn […]

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Deciding to go to rehab is an incredibly big decision for anyone. It can often come at a breaking point in someone’s life, where the likes of alcohol, gambling or drugs have fully taken control of their life and they’re at an all-time low when it comes to physical and mental health. The decision to […]

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