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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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Addiction
Questions to Ask If You Suspect an Alcohol Use Disorder
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) roughly 17 million adults (18 years or older) have an alcohol use disorder.
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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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What is Substance Use Disorder?
Substance use disorder (SUD), sometimes called drug use disorder, is a psychiatric diagnosis of problematic drug use, including drug addiction. SUDs are assessed on a
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How to Prevent Underage Drinking
As a parent of three young children, I face the prospect of their teenage years with some trepidation. I remember all too well the underage
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Types of Opioids: What You Need To Know
Humanity has a complicated relationship with all types of opioids. It’s a longterm relationship, one which stretches back thousands of years. Opium, an analgesic (painkilling)
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Finding Hope For Opioid Addiction
In the news, there are stories of terrible suffering from the epidemic of opioid addiction afflicting the nation. But there are hopeful stories, too. For
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Waiting on a Friend
Recovery Review examines books and other media on topics related to substance use disorder, treatment, and recovery. This time of year I can’t help but
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Want To Make A Change?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the
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