By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 20, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 Heroin is an opioid drug derived from morphine. Although morphine is natural, heroin can be developed as a synthetic drug when combined with other substances. Heroin is among the most addictive substances on the market. Detox from heroin often requires…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 19, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 When considering whether to get professional help for your addiction, you may be wondering what rehab facilities in Illinois provide and how they can help you overcome your addiction. Whether you choose inpatient or outpatient services, a typical day in…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 18, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 Drug abuse treatment programs are vital more now than ever. With the increase in opioid addictions, alcoholism, and other disorders, addiction treatment centers in Illinois are now an integral part of recovery. Treatment specialists can guide individuals through every stage…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 17, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 People from all backgrounds can experience addiction. Although the risk factors for addiction can vary from person to person, they can have an impact regardless of a person’s gender, color, culture, economic status, place of birth, or religion. Risk factors…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 14, 2020 Updated: September 29, 2020 If you are struggling with alcohol addiction, there are several options for getting professional help. Treatment for alcohol addiction may include detox, rehab, and aftercare programs. You can participate in outpatient treatment programs and engage in therapy in individual, family,…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 13, 2020 Updated: April 28, 2021 What happens when you get a DUI? If you are pulled over and charged with a DUI in Illinois, you may face a wide range of penalties and consequences such as fines, imprisonment, license suspension, and community service. You may…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 12, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 If you have never been to Illinois drug and alcohol rehab, then you are likely to feel intimidated the first time. There is nothing new about being scared. Nearly every person that enters rehab feels reserved and hesitant to engage.…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 11, 2020 Updated: August 5, 2020 Not every addiction is unmanageable. Some individuals who have an addiction to alcohol may require some treatment or therapy, but not 24/7 supervision. For this reason, alcohol outpatient treatment centers are available in Northern Illinois Recovery Center. Outpatient treatment gives…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 10, 2020 Updated: April 28, 2021 What defines drug and alcohol abuse is a person’s continual excessive use of these substances regardless of the consequences. Even when it is apparent that the user’s life, health, finances, job, and relationships are in decline, they have lost the…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 7, 2020 Updated: September 29, 2020 Getting help for alcohol addiction is the first step in recovery. A person struggling with alcoholism may be resistant to getting professional treatment at first. They may try to hide their addiction, avoid necessary conversations, or resist intervention. Those that…
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