Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious health condition that can destroy lives. In some cases, it can even lead to death. The good news is that recovery from addiction is possible for those who seek help. Professional treatment programs are designed to provide the...
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A Guide To Suboxone Fatigue
Suboxone is the brand name for an FDA-approved combination medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. It works by binding to the same brain receptors as opioids to prevent or reduce cravings for drugs such as heroin, morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl. This is...
Beware: Long-Term Side Effects Of Suboxone
Suboxone is the brand name for an FDA-approved combination medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. Suboxone is prescribed to combat opioid use disorder (OUD) and opioid withdrawal syndrome. It works by binding to the same brain receptors as opioids to...
The Importance of Rapport & Relationship Building in Recovery Counseling
Mental health support is one of the essential parts of any substance abuse recovery program. While physical symptoms of addiction and withdrawal tend to garner most of the attention, the psychological effects can be just as hard to overcome and tend to last for...
Tapering Off Alcohol vs. Quitting Cold Turkey
If you're struggling with alcoholism or just want to cut back on alcohol consumption, there are two main options: cold turkey and tapering off. Both involve quitting drinking, but tapering off involves slowly reducing the alcohol consumed over time until you're no...
How to Say NO to Alcohol
Saying NO to alcohol doesn't have to be complicated. You just need a few strategies in your back pocket to use when the time comes. 10 Ways to Say NO to Alcohol at a Party or Elsewhere Next time you’re at a party or anywhere that you feel the pressure to have a drink,...
Buprenorphine: Indications & Contraindications
Buprenorphine is a synthetic opioid used to manage pain since the 1970s. It's also sometimes used to reduce withdrawal symptoms from opioid use disorder when used as part of a treatment program involving counseling and behavioral therapy. It works by attaching to...
5 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment for Overcoming Alcohol Abuse
Outpatient treatment for alcohol abuse is cheaper than inpatient rehab, but it still addresses the same issues. While both options are effective in helping you recover from alcohol abuse, outpatient therapy may be more suitable if you have a strong support system at...
5 Ways to Stop Drug Withdrawal Symptoms
Alcohol and drugs alter the molecular makeup of the brain, and repeated use of mind-altering substances can lead to dependence. Withdrawal is a set of physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using or reduces their consumption of a substance...
5 Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Trauma & Addiction
At least 75 percent of people in substance abuse treatment have a history of trauma. About one-third of the people exposed to trauma eventually develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy manages trauma...