Addiction & Recovery Blog
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Disease Education: The Science Behind Withdrawal
3 Ways Drugs and Alcohol Trigger Withdrawal Symptoms 1. Alcohol – Alcohol inhibits the excitatory neurotransmitter (Glutamate), slowing down the nervous system. An abrupt cessation of using alcohol causes the neurotransmitter to resume…
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Addiction Recovery: Meditation for Beginners
“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” – Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati The practice of meditation may seem intimidating at first but it is actually one of the most powerful and informal…
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Detox: Discover Four Strategies for Optimal Sleep
1. Commit to a regular schedule. It may seem tempting to sleep in on the weekend, but don’t. You can actually increase your risk of experiencing episodes of poor sleep. Set your alarm clock…
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Tricks to Becoming a Fitness Enthusiast—Even If You Hate the Word “Exercise”
plan your workout for early in the morning. As the day gets busier and energy levels dip, you are more likely to skip exercising in favor of other tasks. 2. Choose a workout…
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Sexual Dysfunction: An Often Overlooked Side Effect of Addiction
According to the National Institutes of Health, alcohol is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction due to its depressant effect. However, marijuana, amphetamines, barbiturates, and heroin have all been known to cause…
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New Report Shows Dramatic Rise in Overdose Deaths
Opioid Rates Show a Troubling Trend Opioid overdoses are of particular concern, having killed 13,486 people in 2014. Opioids are a class of medications that includes pain relievers such as hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone…
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“Phubbing” Indicates Growing Rate of Internet Addiction
An inability to set reasonable limits on the time one spends online or interfacing with devices is evidence of an impulse control disorder similar to pathological gambling. Varoth Chotpitayasunondh and Professor Karen Douglas…
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Shutting Down Inflammation May Aid in Addiction Recovery
Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Steps Psychotherapy, exercise, and sound nutritional practices may reduce inflammation in the body. Sacrificing a few of your favorite foods and focusing on property nutrition and supplementation is one of the…
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Red Flags that Your College Student Is Becoming an Addict
What Substances Do College Students Abuse? Alcohol is still the most commonly abused substance among college students, although the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that daily marijuana use among college students is…
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Health Insurance Companies Fight Back Against Painkiller Abuse
While these precautions may create a bit of an inconvenience for people who have a legitimate medical need for prescription opioids, they are becoming necessary to protect the public good. According to the…
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