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What’s the Difference Between Physical and Psychological Dependence?

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Becoming dependent on a substance like drugs or alcohol impacts your mind and body, leading to serious complications that can echo throughout the rest of your life. But what’s the difference between physical and psychological dependence? At our drug addiction treatment centers, we offer the help you need—call Promises at 844.875.5609.   Physical vs. Psychological: What’s …

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Can I Benefit from Drug Counseling?

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction

Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction involves much more than no longer using. At least, true recovery does. Millions of people struggle with substance abuse and believe that if they could just quit using, they’d be cured. That’s not how addiction works, however. To give yourself the best chance at long-term sobriety, the right treatment …

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What Are The Warning Signs of Addiction?

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment

Addiction isn’t always easy to recognize, even for people close to a loved one struggling with it. While some signs of addiction seem obvious, it’s not uncommon for someone to ignore them. However, ignoring the warning signs of addiction won’t make it go away. In many cases, that only makes things worse. Learning what to …

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How Sex Addiction Impacts Partners

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Therapy Programs, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment

When one partner in a marriage or relationship is a sexual addict, both partners suffer the impact of sex addiction. The extent to which each partner is impacted by the sexual compulsivity or addiction varies, depending on many different factors. If the partner has a sexual addiction, it is already enough to seriously disrupt the …

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Opioid Epidemic Statistics

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Pain Management, Substance Abuse

Opioid epidemic statistics remain essential forms of data that various public health agencies collect to address the growing opioid abuse problem. Opioid use reflected in U.S. statistics show us how the issue of opioid abuse has grown. Understanding opioid epidemic statistics helps pave the way toward finding solutions to a problem that has cost countless …

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Benefits of Medical Detox

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Detox, Recovery

Detoxification is the first step on the road to recovery. Right now, you wake up to withdrawal symptoms. After a week of detox, you wake up without them. What are the benefits of a medical drug detox center as opposed to self-detox? Why Self-Detox Fails so Frequently You’re thinking of white-knuckling it. Already, you’ve tossed …

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How to Forgive an Alcoholic Parent

/ By / Addiction Information, Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism

When a parent is an alcoholic or struggling with another type of addiction, the children suffer. If you had an alcoholic parent, learning to forgive isn’t easy. Maybe you were abused verbally, emotionally, or physically. Perhaps you had to take on more responsibilities than a child should, like caring for a younger sibling. It may …

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How to Make a Plan for Life After Rehab

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Aftercare, Mental Health Treatment

Where do you learn how to make a plan for life after rehab? Aftercare programs are designed to help you transition from the treatment center to your daily life. These plans typically include support services that can keep you on track and increase the likelihood of long-term recovery. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from …

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Side Effects of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism

Did you know that one out of every 12 adult Americans struggles with some form of alcohol dependence? It is the most regularly-used addictive substance nationwide and, therefore, the subject of many cases of overcoming addiction. You may have heard of some people forgoing professional addiction treatment and quitting alcohol cold turkey—but that is as …

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