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How Caffeine Affects Anxiety

March 4th, 2016 - Read more

Doctors across a range of specialties – from psychotherapy to cardiology – continue to agree that caffeine can be a contributing factor when it comes to anxiety. If you already suffer from chronic stress or an anxiety disorder, caffeine overload will worsen symptoms and mimic anxiety. Why? While caffeine gives you a jolt of energy, …

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To Find the Right PTSD Treatment You May Need to Know Where to Look

March 1st, 2016 - Read more

You might at first think that any therapist or psychologist can heal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). And on the one hand, it’s true. Most, if not all, therapists have a good understanding of trauma and will know how to provide some form of PTSD treatment. However, there are a couple of new psychological treatments …

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Grieving, Grief and Loss Treatment is Better than Drinking

March 1st, 2016 - Read more

Losing someone is hard. You had them in your life one minute and then the next minute they’re gone. You likely see signs of them everywhere. You hear their favorite song. You see their favorite shirt in the closet, or you want to cook their favorite meal. Those small signs remind you of their absence …

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You May Also Need Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment During Drug Rehab

February 25th, 2016 - Read more

If you are struggling with an addiction and you discover that you also have another illness, such as Depression or Generalized Anxiety Disorder, then it’s important to know that you’ll need treatment that addresses both illnesses. Although many addiction treatment centers are beginning to offer this kind of dual treatment, many still don’t. This article …

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The Risks to Avoid During Early Recovery

February 23rd, 2016 - Read more

During the first year of recovery, and especially during the first 90 days of sobriety, recovering addicts are in a fragile place. They are trying to hang onto sobriety while facing many reminders of their addiction. Because of this tender time, it’s important that those in recovery take it easy and avoid stressful situations. This …

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The Components of Comprehensive Drug Addiction Treatment

February 22nd, 2016 - Read more

Research has found that when treatment for addiction is not thorough, holistic, and comprehensive, then there’s a greater chance that a person might not succeed in their treatment. When the many facets of a person’s life are not addressed, then he or she may be able to get sober, but that person might later struggle …

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The Risks of Binge Drinking

February 10th, 2016 - Read more

Binge drinking is regularly defined as consuming an excess of drinks within a given time period – five or more drinks within two hours for men, and four or more drinks within two hours for women. The trend appears to be rising around the world, leading many to wonder about the short-term and long-term health …

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How Substance Abuse and Addiction Relate to Violence

February 5th, 2016 - Read more

Violence can have affect whether a person uses drugs or alcohol. At the same time, the opposite is also true: a person who uses drugs and alcohol may be more inclined to participation in violence. For this reason, there seems to be a relationship between addiction and violence. This article will explore this relationship, which …

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Use Dual Recovery Anonymous for Your Dual Diagnosis

February 1st, 2016 - Read more

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) began in 1935, and since then there have been many variations of 12-step meetings. Today, there is Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and more. However, there are also 12-step meetings for those who have a dual diagnosis, meaning the presence of both an addiction and a mental illness. If you have …

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Staying Sober While Traveling

January 29th, 2016 - Read more

For many who are in recovery, consistency is a big part of sobriety. When we are at home and at work, we can create regular schedules, avoid temptations, attend meetings, and utilize other aspects of our support system to maintain our strength in sobriety. When we go on vacation or travel somewhere new, however, this …

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