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    Staying Focused and Avoiding Complacency in Addiction Recovery

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    In recovery from addiction, maintaining your focus and avoiding complacency are necessary for continuous growth. Getting complacent can undermine the progress you’ve made and put [...]

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    Staying Vigilant: Recognizing and Avoiding Relapse Triggers

    849 words|4.2 min read|

    Overcoming addiction is a significant achievement, but maintaining your sobriety over time requires ongoing effort and vigilance. For long-term recovery, individuals must stay on the [...]

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    Breathalyzer Readings in NC: A Guide

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    How Does a Breathalyzer Work?  A breathalyzer is a device used to estimate blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from a breath sample. When you drink alcohol, [...]

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    Understanding Cocaine: A Stimulant or Depressive

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    What is Cocaine? Cocaine is an illegal drug formulated from South American plant leaves called coca. It generally comes in the form of a white powder [...]

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    Addiction and the Brain: More Than Just a Habit

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    Recovery from substance abuse and addiction is not as straightforward as it may seem. While someone might wake up one day and decide that they would like [...]

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    The 3 C’s of Addiction: Providing Healthy Support for Loved Ones

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    What are the 3 C’s of Addiction? According to a study conducted in 2017, 46 percent of Americans report having a close friend or family member [...]

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    What Should I Eat During A Cleanse Detox?

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    Does your body ever feel kind of gross, like it just needs a hard reset and a good cleanse? With the amount of sugary, processed [...]

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    Exploring the Power of Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorders 

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    Substance use disorders (SUDs) present significant challenges for individuals, families and communities. From alcohol to opioids, addiction can lead to devastating consequences. Among various approaches [...]

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    Unveiling the Benefits of Psychotherapy: Understanding Techniques and Differences from Counseling 

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    As part of a well-rounded treatment plan for individuals struggling with mental health challenges, psychotherapy can offer relief. Often compared to counseling, it offers a [...]

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    Navigating the Rehab Timeline: How Long is Rehab for Addiction?

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    Rehabilitation programs for addiction vary in duration depending on factors such as substance type, severity of addiction and individual needs. In this blog, we’ll discuss [...]

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    What is Substance Induced Mood Disorder?

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    Substance-induced mood disorder is any significant mood shift that is brought about directly and exclusively by the use of substances such as prescription medications, drugs or [...]

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    How to Prevent Addiction and Depression Relapse While Battling Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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    Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder caused by changes in weather, particularly major seasonal shifts. Individuals who experience abnormally low moods, lethargy and depressive symptoms [...]