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5 Effects of Heroin Use

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

Heroin is among the most addictive substances. If you engage in heroin use for long periods or overdose on it, the drug can wreak havoc on your body. Heroin abusers experience euphoria, but the feeling does not last for long. The user needs to increase the substance's quantity to achieve the same high in subsequent [...]

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How to Maintain Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season

Addiction Treatment, Sobriety, Substance Abuse / 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 remind you of drinking escapades, family problems, past trauma,

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What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse / 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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Painkiller Addiction Signs

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse / 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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The Benefits of Drug Abuse Treatment Programs

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers, Substance Abuse / Dr. Beth Dunlap

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 of recovery, ensuring their success along the way. One of the reasons why people fail

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How Substance Abuse Harms Relationships

Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Substance Abuse / Dr. Beth Dunlap

People with substance abuse problems put their health at risk. That much we know and would be alarming enough if that were the end of the story. But it’s not. Substance abuse cascades its pain over family and friends. To calculate the true cost, you must understand how substance abuse harms relationships. The answers are

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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

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 addiction and any mental disorders you may have.

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Oxycodone Addiction Rehab Center

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers, Rehab, Substance Abuse / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Oxycodone is a painkiller and a high risk for addiction and dependence. Millions of people in the U.S. have an addiction to Oxycodone or a similar opioid. If you are addicted to Oxycodone, you can get help at an Oxycodone addiction rehab center.

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Withdrawal Management

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Detox, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse / Dr. Beth Dunlap

When you become physically addicted to drugs or alcohol, the first step in the recovery process is completing a detox program. Detox programs offer withdrawal management services that decrease the severity and intensity of your symptoms, making it easier to begin treatment.

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