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Addiction Treatment | Victory Addiction Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction treatment modalities, recovery stories, and more.

Professional Addiction Treatment for Nurses
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Professional Addiction Treatment for Nurses

By on Nov 1, 2024 in Addiction Treatment, Blog

Nurses have one of the hardest jobs there is: caring for others in life-threatening situations while juggling long shifts, changing schedules, exposure to illness and chemicals, poor treatment from patients, and more. The high stress that can characterize a nursing career can put nurses at risk for substance use and addiction.  An article published in 2022 in...

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What Can an Intensive Outpatient Program Do for You?
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What Can an Intensive Outpatient Program Do for You?

By on Oct 18, 2024 in Addiction Treatment, Blog

When it’s time to be aggressive about treating your drug or alcohol disorder, you need the most effective tools to support you. For some people, that means detox and residential treatment, a way to surround yourself with 24-hour guidance and support. Not everyone needs that level of support, though. For many people, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be a...

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The Most Successful Treatment for Substance Abuse
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The Most Successful Treatment for Substance Abuse

By on Jul 26, 2024 in Addiction Treatment

You’re ready to get into drug treatment, but where do you start? Finding the best treatment center can be challenging. We offer below some information that will help you understand what to look for and what questions to ask.  What Type of Treatment is Best for Addiction? Numerous types of addiction treatment exist. That’s a very good thing because not everyone...

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Laid Off from Your Job? Now Could Be the Time for Professional Addiction Treatment
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Laid Off from Your Job? Now Could Be the Time for Professional Addiction Treatment

By on Mar 22, 2024 in Addiction Treatment, Blog, Therapy

For many people, 2022 and the start of 2023 has been difficult in the job market. With a tightening recession, many have lost jobs, especially within the tech industry. Yet, while some are focused on finding a new position, others are suffering from the emotional and mental struggle that job loss often brings. Why Does Work Loss Impact Mental Health? As noted by the...

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