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Halloween Parties and Alcohol Abuse

Updated on 09/18/23 Halloween can be scary for many reasons – and it’s not just the ghouls and goblins. It can...

The Relationship Between Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol abuse often goes hand in hand with the misuse of other substances, such as prescription or illicit drugs. Mixing alcohol...

Crystal Meth Addiction

Understanding Crystal Meth Crystal meth – also known as meth, ice, crank or glass – is an extremely addictive drug, classified...

What is the Therapeutic Alliance?

What is the Therapeutic Alliance?

Understanding The Therapeutic Alliance The Therapeutic Alliance is a powerful factor in the process of emotional and psychological healing during addiction...

What Replaces Drugs or Alcohol After Rehab?

What Replaces Drugs or Alcohol After Rehab?

Life After Rehab When you go through rehab and enter back into normal life, it can be difficult to wrap your...

How Do I Know If I Have a Drug Problem?

How Do I Know If I Have a Drug Problem?

Do I Have a Drug Problem? Drug addiction is a growing epidemic, affecting millions of people all over the world. In...

How Do I Know If I Have An Alcohol Problem?

How Do I Know If I Have An Alcohol Problem?

Do I Have an Alcohol Problem? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 6.4 percent of people ages...

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What is Medically Assisted Detox?

What is Detox Like? When a person is ready to get sober from drugs or alcohol, one of the first things...

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Why Should I Choose Medicated Assisted Detox?

What Can I Expect? Becoming sober from drugs and alcohol is not a cut-and-dry process for the many people around the...

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Why Being in a Quiet, Secluded Environment is Best for Recovery

Clear your mind Being in a quiet, secluded environment while in a drug and alcohol rehab center can give many great...