While many people understand that methamphetamine (meth) is both a highly addictive and dangerous substance, oftentimes many are not entirely aware of its full effects. The consequences of using meth extend farther than tooth decay and skin sores. Knowing more about how meth affects your body (both short-term and long-term) is incredibly important for sobriety. […]
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Addiction and/or mental health treatment can be a crucial first step towards building a life in recovery. You learn coping skills, methods to avoid a relapse or regressions, and other essential tools you can use to prevent slipping back into harmful behaviors. Treatment facilities provide an excellent environment for you to learn about your recovery,
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Holistic therapies are non-medicinal recovery methods that aim to bring the mind, body, and spirit into alignment. Many people consider holistic therapy as “alternative” treatments to addiction and mental health concerns. However, by framing these therapies as alternatives, we stray from the core of addiction recovery: wellness. These therapies should be seen as primary forms
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The prevalent theory in the United States is that addiction is a chronic brain disease – a progressive, incurable condition that can be kept at bay only by fearful abstinence. There are variations of this disease model, one of which became the basis of 12-Step recovery and the touchstone of the vast majority of rehab
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Psychedelic-assisted treatment is a technique that involves the use of psychedelic substances to aid the therapeutic process. Research on psychedelics flourished during the 1950s and 1960s until such substances were made illegal in the United States. While psychedelic drugs such as LSD and psilocybin are still federally illegal in the U.S., they are known to
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Many people who struggle with their mental health also battle with addiction. There is a growing awareness of the connection between mental health and substance use. By finding a long-term solution to the problem, individuals can find recovery. Does Mental Health Cause Substance Use? There is debate among mental health addiction experts over which comes
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