Northern Illinois Recovery Center Blog
Do you or a loved one have an addiction to fentanyl? Are you looking for answers regarding this struggle? One of the most common questions is: how long does fentanyl stay in your system?
Yes! Individuals who suffer from compulsive gambling problems, like those who are addicted to drugs, can experience withdrawal symptoms—some of which can be quite severe.
Abilify was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. Since that time it has become one of the most broadly-prescribed medications in the world.
A common side-effect of drinking that people often notice is bloating. The term “beer belly” is a common term used to describe the weight gain that often accompanies heavy or regular drinking.
You deserve a pat on the back, a big thumbs up, and a hearty “Congratulations!” if you’ve made the decision to ask for help. It’s one of the best decisions you can make. It doesn’t matter if you’ve decided to get help to control your use of substances or to…
There are many illicit substances in use today that started as either recreational drugs or even as all-natural supplements. One example is the herbal extract known as kratom, which has captured the attention of both thrillseekers looking for the next best high and medical professionals giving out warnings about its…
More than 20 million Americans were diagnosed with substance use disorders in 2022. Addiction is a mental illness, and substance use can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. If you're trying to help a loved one with a substance use disorder, you may be feeling frustrated, anxious, and…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies the drinking of five or more drinks on an occasion for men and four or more drinks on occasion for women as excessive alcohol use, otherwise known as binge drinking.
Congratulations! You may have just completed substance abuse treatment at Northern Illinois or another treatment center. Now, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” Although making it through the treatment process was absolutely a major accomplishment, recovery doesn’t end here.
Congratulations! You may have just completed substance abuse treatment at Northern Illinois or another treatment center. Now, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” Although making it through the treatment process was absolutely a major accomplishment, recovery doesn’t end here.
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