Addiction Treatment

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Impaired Nurse: Understanding Addiction in Healthcare Professionals

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Addiction can affect people from all walks of life, including those who dedicate their careers to caring for others. Nurses, with their long hours, high-pressure environments, and access to medications, face unique challenges when it comes to substance abuse. For nurses with substance abuse problems, understanding the root causes, recognizing the signs, and finding effective […]

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Pros and Cons of Using Holistic Treatment for Addiction

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Addiction recovery is a deeply personal and challenging process, calling for a range of strategies to support healing and growth. More and more people are exploring holistic treatment for addiction, a complementary approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery. At a holistic addiction treatment center like Promises Behavioral Health, this method

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Substance Abuse Evaluation: Understanding the Process

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A substance abuse evaluation is often the first step toward recovery for those grappling with substance use disorder. It allows treatment providers to uncover the unique challenges each person is facing and craft a plan tailored to their needs. Whether self-initiated or stemming from external requirements like workplace policies or legal orders, this critical process

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Alcoholism and Ataxia

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You may have seen an alcoholic gait before. It’s an unsteady, staggering walk—but it doesn’t necessarily point to an alcoholic losing the ability to walk. The cause of the alcoholic gait is cerebellar ataxia, a type of brain damage. What do you need to know about ataxia and alcohol? Anybody can develop ataxia-related problems affecting

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Understanding the Stigma of Addiction and Women

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Women

Addiction is stigmatizing for both men and women and their family members. However, men and women face different types of stigmas regarding substance use disorders. A women’s rehab program is designed to specifically address the issues women are more likely to face when they’re struggling with addiction.  Studies have shown that there are more barriers

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Heroin’s Effects on the Body

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Substance use disorders negatively affect every aspect of a person’s life. Addiction destroys relationships, careers, and health. How do you keep this from happening? In fact, entering a heroin addiction treatment program is the first step to a happier, healthier life. With the right medical care and support, many heroin effects on the body can

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What Enabling Means for You and Your Loved One

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Self Help, Substance Abuse

It’s a heart-wrenching experience when someone we care about falls into the grips of addiction. Witnessing your adult child’s downward spiral can be incredibly challenging. And the worst part of it all is that you may be enabling your child to continue this behavior. Let’s explore the intricate dynamics of enabling and offers insights into

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How to Treat Heroin Dependence

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Heroin

Heroin dependence is a profound challenge that affects countless individuals and society as a whole. This potent opioid can quickly lead to physical and psychological dependence, disrupting lives and fracturing communities. Understanding the intricacies of heroin dependence and the pathways to recovery is essential for those seeking to reclaim their lives from its grasp. To

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What Are The Healing Benefits Of Art Therapy?

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Holistic Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse

Art therapy programs are used to treat psychological disorders and help people improve their mental health. You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy the benefits of art therapy in recovery, of course. The healing benefits of art therapy are accessible to everyone.  The arts are forms of communication that can help people express

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