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You didn’t plan to develop a drug addiction. It started with one little hit, and it seemed harmless enough. But before you knew it, that one little hit became a critical part of every day in your life. Now, you cannot imagine your life without it. Sound familiar? When an addiction takes root, you need […]

Pregnancy, Addiction, and Treatment

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When you are pregnant, you and your baby are intimately connected. You feel each kick, turn, and sigh your baby makes. And your baby feels every substance you put into your body. That includes drugs and alcohol. You may think a shot of alcohol or a hit of heroin is yours alone. But those substances

Signs of Heroin Addiction

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Is someone you love abusing heroin? Don’t be embarrassed if you don’t know the answer to that question. Few people who abuse drugs broadcast that fact to friends and family members. And many drug abusers are adept at hiding their use. You don’t have to be a super sleuth to uncover the truth. And thankfully,

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Pay for Treatment?

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A lack of health insurance was once common. Now, it's unusual. According to the United States Census Bureau, less than 9 percent of Americans didn't have health insurance in 2017. Most of us had some form of coverage. If you have health insurance or you've shopped for coverage lately, you've probably heard of Blue Cross

Confronting a Spouse About Addiction

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Every evening, when the workday is through, a couple opens up a bottle of wine. They discuss the day's events, nibble on dinner, and watch the setting sun. But as the evening progresses, one of those partners opens up another bottle of wine. Words slur, steps falter, and drunkenness sets in. What started as a

EMDR Trauma Treatment

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) neuro-science Treatment Imagine that moment in the film The Shining where the laughing, rotting old lady climbs out of her bathtub. If you were afraid of that scene, you weren't alone. But if you jumped, screamed, or left the theater, you might feel a bit uncomfortable about that. After all, you

Does Adderall Cause Withdrawal?

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Adderall can cause withdrawal. In fact, a mention of withdrawal symptoms appears on the formal prescription paperwork submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration back in 2017. The manufacturers of this drug are open and honest about the fact that the medication lingers within the body. Even so, many people who take Adderall have

Adderall and Study Drug Addiction and Treatment Options

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Your term paper is due tomorrow. You know about that deadline. Even so, you're spending your evening catching up on past episodes of Grey's Anatomy. What's going on? Procrastination is a key part of student life. According to the American Psychological Association, some 95 percent of college students engage in the activity, especially when their

What Are the Short- and Long-Term Effects of Heroin Abuse?

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Imagine diving into a swimming pool on a hot, sunny, summer's day. You'll jump up into the air, point your arms, bend at the waist, and slip into the water with a splash. Now catalog the dangers of that dive. You could: Slip off the board. Hit your skull on the bottom of the pool.

Traveling for Treatment: The Benefits

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If you’ve called to inquire about admissions, you’ve seen this firsthand. All the centers near you may have weeks-long or months-long waiting lists. If you’re motivated to get help now, why should you wait? And even if the center near you offers care, travel still might be the best option for you. When you think

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Inpatient vs. Outpatient: What’s the Difference?