Utilizing CBT Techniques
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized form of talk therapy that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can treat a variety of mental health…
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How Long Does Heroin Last in Your System?
Heroin is a highly addictive illegal drug that can have severe consequences on the body, mind, and social life of its users. It’s a derivative of opium, a naturally occurring…
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The Importance of Making Amends
Addiction can take a toll on individuals and entire families. It destroys the health and well-being of everyone involved. Addiction affects not only the person struggling with it, but the…
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Inpatient vs. Residential Treatment
Addiction is a serious illness that requires professional help. If you’re struggling with substance abuse, you need to seek help as soon as possible. But with so many rehab programs…
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Can Marijuana Addiction Affect My Relationships?
Addiction to marijuana is classified as a cannabis use disorder (CUD) and affects about 10% of regular users. For those people, marijuana addiction treatment can help them break out of…
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The Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol addiction is a serious problem that affects many people across Pennsylvania and the country. It can be easy to develop alcohol addiction without realizing it, which makes it difficult…
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Managing Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
Smoking cigarettes is a harmful addiction that can have a significant impact on a person’s health. Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes, can lead to long-term health complications. Quitting smoking…
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Physical Signs of Heroin Use
Heroin, an opiate derived from the opium poppy, is still widely abused in the U.S., with about one million people self-reporting taking heroin in the past year and an estimated…
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Commonly Abused Opiates
Opiates are widely used for pain management and relief. However, with the high risk of addiction that comes along with usage, it’s important to understand the impact that these drugs…
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Recognizing Opioid Dependence
It’s very difficult for people to recognize the signs opioid addiction or opioid dependence in themselves. Part of addiction means that the brain maintains its denial in order to continue…
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