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Importance of Substance Abuse Counseling: The Benefits and How To Get Help
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Importance of Substance Abuse Counseling: The Benefits and How To Get Help

Substance abuse is a serious problem that requires immediate attention. If you are suffering from addiction, it is critical to seek help from an expert substance abuse counselor as soon as possible to receive the proper therapy. Substance abuse counseling must be customized to each case, and it should incorporate treatments that address the disease’s...

Alcohol and Benadryl
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Alcohol and Benadryl

Do you know what happens when you drink alcohol and take Benadryl? Many people don’t realize that these two substances can interact dangerously. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of mixing alcohol and Benadryl. We will also provide information on how to avoid these dangerous interactions and keep yourself safe. Table of...

Strange Addictions: Did You Know These Could Be Addictive?
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Strange Addictions: Did You Know These Could Be Addictive?

Over 20 million Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We’re all familiar with the challenges of those particular addictions.  And yet, there are dozens of other types of addiction which largely go unnoticed. You may say that you’re a “chocoholic” as a joke, but these are strange but serious addictions.  Read on as we reveal...

7 Tips for Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
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7 Tips for Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

Mental illness and substance abuse are both rampant in the US. It’s said that 17.5 million people suffer from a mental illness. 4 million of those individuals have a comorbid dependency on drugs or alcohol. Both mental illness and substance abuse have a significant negative impact at personal and societal levels in their own right. Together, that...

Stages of Addiction: How to Know When You’re on a Slippery Slope
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Stages of Addiction: How to Know When You’re on a Slippery Slope

When does using drugs and alcohol turn to a habit that you cannot break? For many people, it can be difficult to identify the warning signs of addiction. This is a reason only 10% of Americans suffering from addiction will get the treatment they need.  The disease creates unawareness or denial of the addiction taking place. Yet, there...