Is Addiction a Disease?
You may be asking yourself is addiction a disease? Many people don’t realize that addiction is actually a very dangerous brain disease. It is classified this way because addiction affects…
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How Much Does Rehab Cost?
When you make the decision to seek help, one of the first questions that pops into your head is probably “how much does rehab cost?” There are a lot of…
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Am I An Alcoholic?
Let’s say you have a few drinks here and there because it’s the normal thing to do: happy hour with coworkers, date night with your significant other, watching a movie…
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Treatment for Alcoholism
Addressing the Problem The first step to recovering from an alcohol addiction problem is recognizing and establishing that there is one. It’s important to know the signs of alcohol addiction…
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Addiction Definition
Addiction is a complex brain disease, often making it hard to pin down an exact addiction definition. A person’s dependency on a harmful substance with an inability to cut back…
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Tips for Better Financial Health
Drug and alcohol use can certainly weigh heavy on your wallet — both in terms of paying for the addictive substance and the time taken away from other activities, including…
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E-Cigarettes Less Toxic Than Cigarettes
Thinking of quitting smoking? Using e-cigarettes may be a safe health tool, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers found fewer cancer-causing substances…
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Can a Mediterranean Diet Help Depression?
According to a new study, sticking to a Mediterranean diet and getting nutritional support could be a powerful duo when it comes to depression symptoms. Although the study was small…
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Transcendental Meditation Shown to Lessen Trauma Symptoms
Transcendental meditation, a technique used to acknowledge and push away distracting thoughts and promote relaxed awareness, has been found to significantly reduce trauma symptoms in female prisoner inmates, according to…
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Caregivers: Steps to Stress-Proof Your Diet
Have you ever effortlessly finished off a bag of chips or box of cookies after visiting your loved one in rehab? Have you noticed that your pants are getting a…
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