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Are People With OCD More Likely to Develop Alcohol Use Disorder?

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can dominate an individual’s daily life. For some individuals, reoccurring thoughts, obsessions, and ritualistic behaviors can be quite time-consuming. The symptoms related to OCD can feel overwhelming. Depending on the severity of an individual’s condition, some individuals choose to self-medicate with alcohol. Therefore, a person with OCD is more likely to develop […]

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How Case Management Supports Reintegration Into Life Outside of Treatment

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Individuals participating in intensive addiction treatment programs have unlimited access to peer and professional support for the duration of their program. While this is an incredible benefit, clients in treatment programs can feel daunted by the thought of completing treatment. Clients may fear that they won’t function well without professional support and accountability. In these

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How Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

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When people experience trauma and don’t address the psychological impact, this can be detrimental to their long-term mental health. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can significantly impact an individual, affecting all areas of their lives. This includes their ability to accomplish daily tasks and their relationships with family and friends. The negative symptoms associated with this

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Using Adventure Therapy to Build Confidence in Sobriety

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Confidence is something we all struggle with from time to time. However, for those in early recovery, achieving and maintaining confidence in one’s sobriety can be particularly daunting. One of the many ways individuals can resolve low confidence is by participating in self-growth activities during treatment. More specifically, by using adventure therapy during addiction treatment,

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Effective Treatment Modalities for Treating Trauma and PTSD

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Trauma is a well-known risk factor for mental health disorders and substance use disorder (SUD). Many traumatic events shake an individual’s perception of themselves and the world around them to their core. This shift in perception can trigger lasting consequences for a person’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Therefore, to effectively heal from mental health

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How Can Drinking Alcohol Make PTSD Symptoms Worse?

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Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) without professional support can be overwhelming. Depending on the severity of one’s condition, It is common for individuals to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to mask their symptoms. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol can intensify an individual’s symptoms, potentially worsening their mental health. Many risks arise from self-medicating with alcohol to

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Why Participation in an Addiction Treatment Program Is Necessary Following Detoxification

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Achieving lasting recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction requires participation in a professional addiction treatment program. Before an individual with SUD can participate in treatment effectively, however, they must first rid their bodies of the remnants of toxic substances through detoxification services. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that detox is a standalone

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How Can PPD Affect Relationships?

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It is difficult to live with a personality disorder. There are many personality disorders, and one that’s lesser-known is paranoid personality disorder (PPD). An individual with this mental health condition may present odd and eccentric behaviors. The symptoms associated with the condition can feel mentally disabling and can severely impact an individual’s social existence. One

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Fighting Fentanyl: Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis

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Alcohol and drug use have many inherent health risks and dangers. Understanding these dangers is imperative not only for those who use drugs and their loved ones but also for everyone. Substance use impacts the lives of people everywhere. Currently, our nation is facing an opioid epidemic and associated fentanyl crisis. This epidemic is triggering

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