How to Maintain Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season

Addiction Treatment, Sobriety, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Every December, many American families get together and make merry. It is a month of glad tidings, and alcohol is often part of having fun. However, if you are in recovery from substance abuse, the holiday season can be difficult to maintain sobriety. The holidays can bring reminders of drinking escapades, family conflicts, past trauma, [...]

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The Impact of Opioids on the Brain

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers, Opioids / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Due to their availability in the prescribed form, opioids are among the most abused drugs in the United States. Health professionals use opioids as medicine due to their capacity to relax the body and relieve pain. Opioids affect the brain’s reward system to make you feel “high,” which has led to their non-medical use. You

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4 Ways to Achieve Long Lasting Recovery

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Rehab, Relapse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

How can I achieve long-lasting recovery? This is a question asked by almost everyone who is on the road to recovery. While going to rehab is the first step to long-term recovery, you have to put in a lot of work. Without the right tools and skills, you may relapse a few weeks after completing

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The Different Types of Relapse Triggers

Addiction Treatment, Relapse, Triggers / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Sobriety is a life-long commitment, with several ups and downs. Even after graduating from a rehab facility, you will face challenges in your recovery journey. Cravings are the primary challenge during recovery. While the desire to use drugs or alcohol seems to develop from nowhere, the truth is that relapse triggers bring them up. Northern

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5 Ways to Reduce Anger in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Rehab / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

The journey to recovery involves emotional lows and highs. During your addiction recovery, you will have both your triumph and down moments, and one of the emotions you will experience is anger. The primary reason for dealing with anger in recovery is that it is associated with relapse. Patients direct anger at themselves, specific people,

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Is Vaping a Gateway Drug?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Rehab / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

With the growing popularity of vaping, people may wonder about the risks of this practice. Many people may be unfamiliar with exactly what vaping is and how it works. Maybe you’ve heard about vaping as a “safe” alternative to smoking. However, it’s critical to question just how “safe” it is and if it is a gateway drug.

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How Divorce Impacts Addiction

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Marriage can be a protective force against substance abuse. However, the sudden end of this union can be a risk factor for substance abuse. Divorce can cause an unstable home environment to the extent of driving you to drug or alcohol abuse. A spouse may develop feelings of resentment and turn to drugs and alcohol

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What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

When discussing substance use disorder, substances like alcohol, hallucinogens, and opioids have separate classification descriptions. The use of these substances causes health problems or issues at home, school, or work. In this guide, we're diving deeper into this definition, as well as how to tell when it's time to receive substance use disorder treatment. Defining

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Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

The most commonly abused medications include anxiety prescriptions, pain relievers, and stimulants used for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ease of access is one of the contributing factors regarding prescription drug addiction. In this guide, we're outlining more about commonly abused prescription drugs, and if you or a family member should attend a prescription drug

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How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery, Triggers / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Many people continue to suffer from a mental health disorder. Yet, most societies across the US and the world continue to neglect issues surrounding mental health. The number of people who can access mental health treatment services is still low. Mental health day seeks to address some of the issues around mental well-being. World mental

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Importance of National Depression Awareness Week

Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Triggers / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

The first week of May is special for mental health enthusiasts. It is special because the entire week is for creating awareness about depression. Depression is a common mental health disorder. It affects people in their millions, yet most individuals aren't conscious of the issues around depression. Our society still harbors attitudes that promote shame

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Painkiller Addiction Signs

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Due to the stigma often associated with medication, painkiller addiction can be hidden in plain sight, making it difficult to diagnose or identify. The person using the painkillers may not realize how far their addiction has progressed. Family or friends may be unaware of painkiller addiction signs that can plague the user’s life. Understanding and

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How to Maintain Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season

The Impact of Opioids on the Brain

4 Ways to Achieve Long Lasting Recovery

The Different Types of Relapse Triggers

5 Ways to Reduce Anger in Addiction Recovery

Is Vaping a Gateway Drug?

How Divorce Impacts Addiction

What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Importance of National Depression Awareness Week

Painkiller Addiction Signs

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How to Maintain Your Sobriety During the Holiday S...

The Impact of Opioids on the Brain

4 Ways to Achieve Long Lasting Recovery

The Different Types of Relapse Triggers

5 Ways to Reduce Anger in Addiction Recovery

Is Vaping a Gateway Drug?

How Divorce Impacts Addiction

What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Importance of National Depression Awareness Week

Painkiller Addiction Signs

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