So you’ve done the first hard steps. You recognized you have a problem. You sought help. You went through physical and mental withdrawal. You wrestled with the emotional demons that drew you to substance abuse. Now you’re leaving the facility sober and ready to face the world. The hard part is over, right? In some ways yes, in some ways no. The first stage of...
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If you are dependent on a substance, the first few days after giving it up can be intimidating. Knowing what to expect in detox can prepare you mentally and reassure you that you are not the first to go through this. Many people have experienced the same symptoms and come through it. Be reassured that detox does not last forever. There are stages, and some of the...
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“We lose a Vietnam War every single year to drug overdoses,” said Tom Price, US Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Opiate Epidemic in the U.S. For Americans under fifty, drug overdose is now the leading cause of death. In 2016, 59,000 to 65,000 people in the US died from overdoses. Data suggests that drug-related deaths rose almost twenty percent in 2015,...
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What is Genetic Assay Testing? “Assay” is a fancy science word that means “test.” This test examines a group of genes that may affect your body’s ability to benefit from certain medications—mainly mental health medications. The test works by looking at a group of genes that are specifically affected by mental health treatments. What is the purpose of the test?...
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