Will a Teen Detox Program Help My Child?
For parents who are concerned about their child’s substance use, the world can seem upside down. Knowing the statistics doesn’t help. Even when you learn that more than a quarter…
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When to Seek Out an Opiate Treatment Center
Recent data about addiction in the United States is concerning. More than ten million people annually abuse opioids or opiates of some kind. However, only about 10% of the people…
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How to Choose an Adolescent Rehab Center
Finding an adolescent rehab center means finding somewhere that hires professionals who understand teens, are trained to work with this age group. They should also work closely with families during…
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When to Send Your Child to a Teen Alcohol Rehab Center
We all know that many teenagers skirt the alcohol laws and find a way to acquire liquor and drink. Many of them can find it in their parent’s liquor cabinet.…
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6 Life Skills for Addiction Recovery
When someone with a substance use disorder leaves rehab, such as an inpatient addiction treatment program, what next? In rehab, you have withdrawn from the physical addiction and begun the…
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3 Ways an Alcohol Detox Center Aids in Addiction Recovery
Alcohol addiction occurs in every part of the globe. Over 100 million people worldwide suffer from this chronic disease, and of those over 18 in the U.S., 15+ million people…
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What Is a Medical Detox Center?
Detox is the body’s process of ridding itself of the toxins that have built up due to addiction to drugs or alcohol. Detoxing triggers withdrawal symptoms in those with substance…
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5 Signs Your Teen Needs Marijuana Treatment
Marijuana abuse often flies under the radar because many states are legalizing it. In addition, it may have legitimate medical uses and does not kill people. However, marijuana is a…
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How Heroin Addiction Treatment Helps Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Heroin and other opiates have been around for a long time. Still, it was with the introduction of Oxycontin and other synthetic opioids in the late 1990s when the opioid…
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Why Cocaine Addiction Treatment Is Still Crucial
Cocaine has been around since the mid-19th century when it was first discovered to have stimulant properties. Cocaine comes from the coca plant. Experts initially perceived its use as harmless…
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