How Do You Know if You Need Therapy?
Sometimes, life can make you feel stuck. You might not know why, but it can have you changing things without really even paying attention to what’s happening. This feeling might…
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BPD and Alcohol Addiction: Why Do They Commonly Occur Together?
Nearly half of people with BPD will struggle with alcohol use at some point in their lives. It’s not just about drinking too much—it’s often about trying to manage overwhelming…
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Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms: Timeline, Risks, and Medically Supervised Detox
What Are the Symptoms of Fentanyl Withdrawal? If you are watching someone you love stop using fentanyl, the first days can feel frightening. Withdrawal begins quickly because fentanyl is a…
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Is It Safe to Stop Drinking Alcohol Cold Turkey?
Getting professional help for alcohol addiction is probably your best choice to effectively manage the symptoms of withdrawal. Quitting “cold turkey” is not a reliably effective method and can be…
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What Is the Best Medication for OCD?
OCD isn’t just about being overly neat or particular. It’s a condition that can take over daily life, affecting work, relationships, and overall well-being. The constant need to check, clean,…
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What Is Angel Dust?
PCP, short for phencyclidine, was last used commercially in the U.S. in 1978. However, it’s still available illicitly, and people are still using the drug. While angel dust isn’t nearly…
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What Are the Different Types of Addiction?
What Are the Different Types of Addiction? Addiction doesn’t always involve drugs or alcohol. There are different types of addiction, including behavioral patterns like gambling, compulsive gaming, and excessive internet…
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Alcoholics Anonymous Mantra for Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) uses several self-empowerment tools to help people recovering from alcohol addiction. The 12 steps aren’t the only ways that people can connect with the process. The Serenity…
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What Is a Trauma Response?
Maybe you’ve felt it before: your heart races, your body tenses, and your mind starts replaying moments from the past as if they were happening all over again. Sometimes, it’s…
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Controlling Anger in Recovery
Learning to control your anger is an important step in your lasting recovery. While we all get angry, feeling anger too strongly or displaying it frequently and aggressively can be…
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