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Substance Use Disorders and Mood Disorders
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Substance Use Disorders and Mood Disorders

By on Jan 16, 2025 in Blog

Some substances can make you feel good, while others can make you feel much worse. Whether you must take medication for a health need or you are using a drug to help you relax, over time, mood disorders can develop. When they do, you may feel awful and yet compelled to continue to use substances.Substance use disorders can lead to the onset of mood disorders. When...

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How Fentanyl Addiction Could Impact All People: A Non-Discriminatory Disease
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How Fentanyl Addiction Could Impact All People: A Non-Discriminatory Disease

By on Jan 10, 2025 in Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction

Fentanyl is a type of opioid, a highly powerful and addictive substance that can change the life of a person (and their family) quickly. It is a synthetic opioid, meaning it is man-made rather than a natural form. What makes it more challenging is its unique combination of providing very effective, high-level pain control and extremely addictive qualities. Yet, it...

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The Science Behind Addiction Treatment
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The Science Behind Addiction Treatment

By on Jan 2, 2025 in Addiction Recovery, Blog

Can addiction be cured? It is a question that someone suffering from the disease and everyone around them may ask. The answer is no, there is no cure for addiction. However, even though addiction is a life-long disease, it is a very treatable condition, and long-term recovery is possible.The science behind addiction shows that many people have the ability to...

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How to Help the Veteran in Your Life Get Pain Medication Addiction Treatment
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How to Help the Veteran in Your Life Get Pain Medication Addiction Treatment

By on Dec 20, 2024 in Addiction, Blog

Most people experience pain at some point in their lives. You may get a toothache or, after a long day on your feet, an intense backache. With these temporary pains, over-the-counter pain medications and rest can help.But sometimes pain becomes chronic. It doesn’t seem to go away, and it makes daily activities hard to do. Imagine having that feeling of a sore muscle...

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