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What Treatment for Depression Can Look Like

Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Approach, Mental Health, Recovery, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness in the United States. Millions of adults will experience a period of depression in any given year. One of the best tools for managing depression is counseling, which is also called talk therapy.

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Getting Help For Addiction And Mental Health

Holistic Approach, Mental Health, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Dual diagnosis occurs when a mental health disorder and addiction are present. One may cause the other. To improve addiction recovery, mental health disorders need treatment as well and at the same time. This type of addiction treatment program can help restore overall wellbeing, health, and quality of life. At Northern Illinois Recovery, we offer

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The Different Types of Relapse Triggers

Addiction Treatment, Relapse, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Sobriety is a life-long commitment, with several ups and downs. Even after graduating from a rehab facility, you will face challenges in your recovery journey. Cravings are the primary challenge during recovery. While the desire to use drugs or alcohol seems to develop from nowhere, the truth is that relapse triggers bring them up. Northern

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Common Addiction Triggers

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Rehab, Relapse, Sobriety, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Drug addiction is a challenging struggle to overcome. It's especially difficult to keep away from substance abuse for the long term. According to a study, there are approximately 31.9 million people who have uses an illicit drug within the past thirty days. And although many people make the first steps towards quitting drugs, it's a

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How to Prevent a Panic Attack

Addiction Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Mental Health, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Panic Disorder, which is a type of anxiety disorder, affects 2.7% of Americans and can cause severe panic attacks. When you struggle with a panic disorder, you may wonder how to prevent a panic attack. The simplest answer is that treatment is the best way to learn how to manage your symptoms.

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Relapse Prevention Plan

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Relapse, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Congratulations! You have completed detox and rehab. You are on your way to life without an addiction to drugs or alcohol. When you re-enter the normal life, you may discover that particular challenges and situations still exist to test your sobriety. The good news, however, is that you do not have to face these challenges alone. Northern Illinois offers a relapse prevention plan to help you.

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