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Common Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Some alcoholics avoid addiction treatment because they worry about the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Medically supervised detox makes it possible to give up drinking safely and comfortably. However, many question what exactly is withdrawal like and what happens after? Understanding the Detox Timeline Alcohol depresses the nervous system. In particular, it cuts off communication…

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Coming Back From a Dangerous Drug Overdose

Suffering a drug overdose and living to tell the tale is a wake-up call. Maybe you just recently quit using and started up again. Perhaps you intentionally overdosed. No matter what the background story is, there’s hope. Coming back is possible. Overdosing on Drugs Can be a New Beginning Accidental overdoses frequently happen when someone…

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What is Chemical Dependency?

What is chemical dependency? Is it different from substance use, substance dependence, or addiction? You may come across a variety of terms when researching the treatment of alcohol or drug abuse. We created this quick guide to help you understand the most significant differences so you can make educated decisions for dual diagnosis treatment in…

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What Are Designer Drugs?

A designer drug might sound fancy, but it’s still a dangerous type of drug that can be illegal and addictive. Unfortunately, more and more people across the country are using designer substances. To end addiction to these drugs, awareness and treatment are necessary. Take a closer look at designer drugs, why they’re so dangerous and…