By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: February 10, 2020 Updated: January 13, 2021 Prescription Opioids People often need prescription drugs to treat physical or mental health problems. However, many people abuse prescription drugs, including opioids. Prescription opioids, which treat pain, often act as a gateway drug to other opioids like heroin. Between 21%…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: February 7, 2020 Updated: January 13, 2021 Prescription Drugs Definition Substance abuse disorders are common in the United States. Americans regularly abuse and misuse prescription drugs. In fact, 18 million Americans misuse prescription drugs annually. The prescription drugs definition isn’t complex: prescription medications include all substances that…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: February 6, 2020 Updated: January 13, 2021 What Is Heroin? Heroin comes from morphine, a highly addictive substance that developers extract from the poppy plant. It is in a class of drugs known as opioids. As such, it is similar to drugs such as hydromorphone and oxycodone.…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: February 5, 2020 Updated: January 27, 2021 Teen Heroin Addiction Teens are no exception to the opiate epidemic, as teen heroin addiction is a natural consequence to 0.4% of 12th graders using heroin within the past year. Heroin is not only illegal but a highly dangerous and…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: February 4, 2020 Updated: August 11, 2021 Arguably the most addictive illicit drug available, heroin abuse has been on the rise of late. A significant reason for this has been the ongoing opioid epidemic that has driven people to look for cheaper and more accessible substances to…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: February 3, 2020 Updated: January 13, 2021 Define Rehabilitation How do we define rehabilitation? Rehabilitation is a broad term that points to both the treatment for and recovery from addiction to alcohol or drugs. The purpose of rehabilitation is to address substance abuse, addiction, or dependency and…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 31, 2020 Updated: June 29, 2020 Northern Illinois Recovery Center offers substance abuse disorder treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. We provide comprehensive detox, rehab, and aftercare to help you through every stage of recovery. Our licensed therapists combine evidence-based and holistic therapy that addresses both…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 29, 2020 Updated: January 31, 2020 Do I have bipolar disorder? Find the answer to the question by reading our latest article below. One of the defining characteristics of the condition known as bipolar disorder is drastic mood swings that fluctuate between euphoria and depression. These…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 27, 2020 Updated: February 2, 2022 Is alcoholism a disease? The research suggests so. Let’s take a closer look below. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, alcoholism is a chronic disease that has an impact on various parts and functions of the brain. Long-term…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 25, 2020 Updated: January 31, 2020 Psychotherapy is a broad term for a range of treatments that help clients with addiction or mental disorders. While treatment professionals define psychotherapy in different ways, the goal is essentially the same: help clients recover from substance abuse and manage…
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