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  • Your Guide to In-Network Cigna Rehab Centers

    Your Guide to In-Network Cigna Rehab Centers

    Welcome to the First Step If you’re reading this, you’re already on the path to recovery. It’s a tough journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. At 12…

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  • Two teenage girls sitting on a car roof by the water, reflecting outdoors, symbolizing teenage mental health and peer influence

    What Are the Risk Factors for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder in Teens?

    Adolescence is a developmental period that begins at the onset of puberty and carries into young adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. This period is a time of immense transition, especially as children begin to reach their teenage years. As so, teenagers are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues.  As a parent of a teenager,…

  • Cross-section model of the human brain showing internal structure affected by substance use disorder

    How Does Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Affect the Brain?

    Substance use disorders (SUDs) are complex disorders of the brain, with addiction being the most severe form of SUD. These disorders range in severity and intensity, affecting every individual differently. However, what all SUDs have in common is that they affect an individual’s brain and behavior in long-lasting ways.  While it is often common knowledge…

  • A son turns his back to his dad and covers his ears with his hands. Not wanting to listen to his dad lecture him about his drug use.

    What Are the 4 Stages of Addiction?

    Discover how addiction progresses as we take a look at the four stages of addiction and what they entail in this insightful guide from 12 South Recovery.

  • An upset woman contemplates how to help her husband who is addicted to alcohol and drinking in the background.

    How to Help Someone You Love Who Has an Addiction

    Is your loved one struggling with substance abuse, but you don’t know what to do? Discover healthy ways to help someone with an addiction in this guide.

  • A woman struggling with co-occurring substance abuse and clinical depression drinks alcohol and smokes a cigarette in her home.

    Why Mental Health Disorders Co-Occur With Substance Abuse

    Why do mental health disorders and substance use disorders occur together? Uncover the link between the two and contact 12 South Recovery for support today.

  • Man struggling with co-occurring addiction and mental health problems looks sad with hands on head, resting elbows on table as he stares at a spilled pill bottle of drugs.

    The Big Role of Mental Health in Addiction & Recovery

    Over 20 Million Americans struggling with co-occurring Addiction and Mental Health Issues. Learn more about dual diagnosis and how it is treated.

  • A pair of gloved hands analyzes a brain with the text "What are Addictive Personalities?"

    Top Signs of Addictive Personalities Contributing to Substance Abuse

    Addictive personalities can manifest in many ways, but when it leads to substance abuse, there can be negative and even life-threatening consequences.

  • Sad woman reaching for wine glass, symbolizing answering the question of Does Alcohol Make You Depressed.

    Alcohol and Depression: Does Alcohol Make You Depressed?

    If you think alcohol makes you depressed, you have good reason to think so. Alcohol itself is a depressant, even if at first it doesn’t seem so. Learn about the various links between alcohol and depression.

  • A man sits with others during group therapy while receiving treatment for his PTSD.

    PTSD and Addiction

    Do you or a loved one suffer from PTSD or addiction? Understand how these disorders affect each other, how they impact treatment, and how to get help.

  • A hand out rejecting a drink of alcohol at a bar, symbolizing someone who is quitting drinking.

    How Long Does It Take to Detox from Alcohol?

    Considering a medically controlled alcohol detox for yourself or a loved one? Here’s what to expect for the average alcohol detox progression and timetable.

  • A woman is comforted by her therapist while in an addiction rehab that uses evidence-based care and treatment.

    What is Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment?

    Looking into drug rehab? Evidence-based treatment, backed by scientific research, tracked success rates and validation, is a good place to start your inquiry.

  • Young woman looking thoughtful and concerned, reflecting signs of anxiety or emotional distress

    Seven Common Relapse Triggers in Addiction

    Relapse may seem common for those who suffer from addiction. However, being able to identify triggers enables you to catch yourself before you fall.

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