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Hangovers and Age

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Most Americans will admit to over imbibing from time to time, maybe having one too many glasses of wine with dinner or celebrating a little too much over a major milestone with friends. Early on, these binge drinking sessions may not come with too many consequences. However, as you get older, you may notice that [...]

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Can Cyclobenzaprine Be Abused? Why or Why Not?

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Our muscles are remarkable. They tug on our bones, and that helps us walk, dance, and even run. But sometimes, we want those muscles to stop twitching and pulling. And some conditions keep those fibers from relaxing. Cyclobenzaprine is designed to soothe muscle activity. If you've hurt your back or tweaked your neck, your pills

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Addiction & Treatment for People With Medical Conditions

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You know addictions harm your relationships. Every time you get into a fight with the people you love because of your drug use, you're reminded of that. You also know that addictions hurt your finances. You probably pay your bartender or dealer more than you pay almost anyone in your life. But your addictions can

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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

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What is Suboxone?

Addiction, Dual-Diagnosis Addiction, Treatment / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Suboxone was made to help people recover from addiction, but one ingredient in this medication has the power to trigger substance abuse. If you have an addiction or you know of someone who does, it’s time to get treatment.

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Cross Addictions

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Stress and Anxiety

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Co-occurring disorders are treated alongside of substance use disorders. Mental health is a crucial part in lasting recovery.

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Chronic Pain

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Depression and Self-Esteem

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Depression is defined as a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest. These feelings can affect physical and emotional conditions within a person’s body. Serious symptoms of depression can increase the risk of strokes and heart disease. Some common symptoms of depression that people may experience are: Mood Apathy Anxiety Discontent Hopelessness Mood swings

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