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What is the Connection Between Addiction and Mental Health?

Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Addiction The Science Behind Mental Health and Addiction The connection between mental health and addiction is complex and rooted in both neurological and psychological factors. The brain’s reward system, which governs feelings of pleasure and motivation, plays a significant role in this relationship. When someone experiences a mental…
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Recovering from Relapse: A Guide for Individuals and Their Families

Relapse is a common part of the recovery process. Don’t see it as a failure. Understanding what relapse is, recognizing the warning signs, and knowing how to take action can be the key to turning around on the right path to recovery. Whether you’re a person who has relapsed or a concerned parent, here at…
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Alcohol’s Impact: How It Affects Your Brain and Body

Alcohol’s Impact: How It Affects Your Brain and Body Explore the profound effects of alcohol on your body and dive into the latest research that unravels alcohol’s impact on the brain. How Does Alcohol Affect You? Alcohol’s impact on your brain and body can affect you in many ways. It can even shape social interactions…
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Breaking Barriers: The Impact of Therapy on Failure to Launch

Breaking Barriers: The Impact of Therapy on Failure to Launch Failure to launch therapy helps young adults transition into independent adulthood. Learn more about FTL therapy here. How Failure to Launch Therapy Helps Young Adults Failure to launch (FLT), though not a diagnosable condition, can be defined as an inability to leave home and support…
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Substance Classification: Is Tobacco a Stimulant or Depressant?

Substance Classification: Is Tobacco a Stimulant or Depressant? Is tobacco a stimulant or depressant? Explore how tobacco acts as both a stimulant and a depressant in this comprehensive article. Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on tobacco — a substance whose effects have puzzled and attracted people for centuries. The big question is: is tobacco…
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Predicting Sobriety: Using Alcohol Sober-Up Calculators

Predicting Sobriety: Using Alcohol Sober-Up Calculators Are you asking yourself the question, “how long to sober up from alcohol calculator?” Find out the answer to that and other questions here. Can You Calculate Alcohol Sobriety?: how long to sober up from alcohol calculator Have you ever wondered how long it takes for alcohol to leave…
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The Timeline of Healing: How Long Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Last

The Timeline of Healing: How Long Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Last Learn more about how long alcohol withdrawal symptoms last and how to find a treatment center near you. Introduction The journey to recovery from alcohol use disorder can be challenging. Understanding the timeline of withdrawal is a pivotal part of this process. In this article,…
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Unity in Recovery: The Role of 12 Steps Support Groups

Unity in Recovery: The Role of 12 Steps Support Groups This article will explain how 12 steps support groups can help individuals recover from alcohol addiction and regain wellness. Recovery from Substance Misuse and Addiction Addiction recovery is a challenging journey. If you can relate, you know it often requires more than individual effort. Many…
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Navigating Addiction Treatment: The Dynamics of Abstinence vs Harm Reduction Approaches

Navigating Addiction Treatment: The Dynamics of Abstinence vs Harm Reduction Approaches This article provides an overview of abstinence vs harm reduction and the implications in addiction treatment and recovery. Introduction: Abstinence vs Harm Reduction People entering recovery can take advantage of many types of treatment. Everyone is unique, so what works for one person might…