By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 24, 2020 Updated: August 11, 2021 Cocaine is a highly addictive substance. Once a person develops an addiction to cocaine, it can be hard to stop after several months of use. Once individuals stop using cocaine, they can expect a wide range of mild to severe…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 21, 2020 Updated: January 13, 2021 Klonopin is a benzodiazepine that doctors prescribe for seizures, convulsions, and panic attacks. The drug calms the central nervous system and slows down brain activity. While the drug is effective in treating these conditions, it is also highly addictive and…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 20, 2020 Updated: February 4, 2020 Long-term drug abuse can cause a wide range of physical and psychological problems. The downfalls of drug abuse often depend on the type of drug, the severity of the addiction, and how long the addiction has lasted. In addition, an…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 19, 2020 Updated: January 31, 2020 Of all the forms of treatment available for substance abuse, individual addiction care provides the most direct type of therapy. During your sessions, you interact one-on-one with your therapist, as they guide you through every stage of recovery. Individual treatment…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 17, 2020 Updated: October 20, 2021
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 15, 2020 Updated: February 4, 2020 What is PTSD? Learn more about post-traumatic stress disorder by reading our latest article below. Post-traumatic stress disorder develops as a result of witnessing or experiencing severe trauma. The effects of PTSD can occur immediately after your experience, or they…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 14, 2020 Updated: August 24, 2021 Deciding to get treatment for alcohol abuse is a key first step in healing from the disease of addiction. However, for many people, the next stage is detoxing. A natural process, detoxing is the body’s natural process of removing toxins…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 13, 2020 Updated: February 4, 2020 Mixing Xanax and alcohol can cause dangerous side effects and long-term health problems. If you are addicted to both substances, you may be at risk of severe medical issues. Read below to find out more about the dangers of alcohol…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 11, 2020 Updated: February 4, 2020 Valium is a benzodiazepine that doctors prescribe to treat anxiety, seizures, or muscle spasms. While valium is effective in treating mental or physical conditions, it is also highly addictive. One of the reasons why valium is popular is because the…
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By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 5, 2020 Updated: February 4, 2020 There are numerous warning alcoholism signs that may indicate that you have a problem with drinking. Recognizing alcoholism signs may be difficult. However, some signs are apparent. In fact, your friends or family may detect that something is wrong before…
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