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How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost?

How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost?

Seeking partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient (IOP) addiction treatment in Maryland?  We know it’s not as simple as finding a quality facility near you. The cost of getting treatment will likely be your biggest concern, that’s why we wanted to offer...

A Guide to Depressants & Addiction

A Guide to Depressants & Addiction

What Do Depressants Do? A group of drugs that reduce arousal and brain stimulation, depressants may not actually be what you think. They do not directly induce what we all know as depression, rather they have an effect on the central nervous system that produces...

How Much Do You Have To Drink To Get Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?

How Much Do You Have To Drink To Get Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?

Alcohol withdrawal is a side effect that occurs when someone with an alcohol addiction suddenly stops drinking. Symptoms can take place within the house and include physical and psychological reactions that are sometimes dangerous (and why it’s never recommended to...

Alternatives To Benzodiazepines For Anxiety

Alternatives To Benzodiazepines For Anxiety

Anxiety is something that we, as human beings, occasionally feel in our lives. In fact, a little bit of anxiety here and there can be a good source of motivation. It can also be a natural warning system telling you when not to do something dangerous. Unfortunately,...

COVID-19 Preventative Measures

COVID-19 Preventative Measures

The Freedom Center continues to provide essential substance use disorder services for individuals impacted by addiction during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We are currently accepting patients for our Partial Hospitalization Program with 24 Hour...

Dependence vs. Addiction 

Dependence vs. Addiction 

To many individuals, addiction and dependence may seem interchangeable; this, however, is far from the truth. The difference is somewhat tricky to comprehend because some define the two differently or completely disregard them concerning substance use disorder....

Alcohol Addiction and How it Affects You in the Workplace

Alcohol Addiction and How it Affects You in the Workplace

How Does Alcohol Addiction Affect You? Addiction is a brain disease, and as such, its effects can literally rewire the brain. The substance use disorder can damage multiple areas of the brain with time. This includes areas responsible for judgment, decision-making,...

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