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Addiction

What is Substance Abuse?

Substance abuse is typically defined as an over indulgence of a drug like alcohol, tobacco, and prescription or illicit drugs. Substance abuse has far reaching

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Comorbidity: Addiction & Mental Illnesses

Finding the right treatment path for an individual at the beginning of their recovery can be difficult when underlying mental health issues may be part

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Treating Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders Together

*Melanie has struggled with her weight all of her life. She was teased as a teenager for being chubby and she tried Weight Watchers many

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Damaging Effects of Alcoholism on Families

The damage alcoholic parents cause due to their alcohol use disorder can be more subtle than verbal and physical abuse. As they grow, children require

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Mindfulness Meditation for Addiction Treatment

How do addictions form, and how we can we use mindfulness to escape the “habit loop” that entraps us? These important questions are addressed by University

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Putting the Crayons Back in the Box: Conscious Masculinity and Recovery

There are times when wisdom stands ready to be applied to the cultural moment. Author and speaker Dan Griffin is ready for this particular moment,

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The #1 Reason You Need To Get Sober

Are you the funny guy at the party? A few drinks or a couple of hits and you capture the attention and the gaze of all

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The Healing Effects of Acupuncture

Being in the present moment can be terrifying for many. Especially when the brain is used to artificial stimulation from substances. Yet, mindfulness practices, such

Treatment

When The 12 Steps Don’t Work For You

Is it called “soda” or “pop”? Depending on where you are from will determine how you refer to it. Many will argue and claim the

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Happy First Birthday Beauterre Recovery Institute!

On January 28th, 2015, Beauterre Recovery Institute opened its doors for business. A new chemical dependency / mental health treatment center option located in the

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