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July 22, 2021May 30, 2024Addiction Recovery, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

The Medical Risks of Self-Medicating

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), self-medication is defined as "the selection and use of medicines by individuals (or a member of the individuals' family) to treat self-recognized or self-diagnosed…

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July 19, 2021May 30, 2024Addiction Recovery, Relapse, Sober LivingsolutionbasestNo Comments

Addressing Chronic Relapse

Recovering from addiction comes with a number of challenges. Anything can be a trigger that leads to relapse. Learning how to avoid those triggers and maintain your sobriety is something…

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July 16, 2021May 30, 2024Addiction Recovery, Drug Abuse, Opioid Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Stages of Opioid Withdrawal

Most people don't set out to become addicted to opioids. It starts innocently and with good intention, with a prescription from a doctor. While not everyone who takes prescription drugs…

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July 13, 2021May 30, 2024Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Dangers of Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol

There is a myriad of reasons that people mix drugs and alcohol, and every combination is dangerous. The cocaine and alcohol mix is one of the most common. It's called…

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July 10, 2021March 13, 2024Addiction Recovery, Drug Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Understanding Drug Legalization

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is legal for adults aged 21 and older in 37 states, but it is still an illegal substance according to federal law. The legalization of…

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July 7, 2021March 13, 2024Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Recognizing Alcoholism in the Workplace

The workplace is not exempt from alcohol addiction. Going out with coworkers for a couple of drinks or throwing a few back at the company holiday party are not uncommon…

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July 4, 2021March 13, 2024Addiction Recovery, Relapse, Sober Living, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Enjoying a Sober Holiday on 4th of July

Unfortunately 4th of July celebrations — as with most holidays in the U.S.— tend to revolve around alcohol consumption. You’ve worked hard for your sobriety, and there’s no reason to…

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June 30, 2021March 13, 2024Addiction Recovery, Dual Diagnosis, Opioid Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Dangerous Side Effects of Morphine

All opioids, like morphine, are naturally derived from the opium poppy plant. Studies show that around 12 percent of people who use prescription opioid drugs develop an addiction, and more…

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June 27, 2021May 30, 2024Addiction Recovery, Relapse, Sober Living, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Common Signs of a Relapse

One of the biggest worries after getting treatment for substance use is that you'll relapse. It's hard to find that balance between living in fear and not taking your sobriety…

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June 24, 2021March 14, 2024Addiction Recovery, Relapse, Sober Living, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Tips for Maintaining Sobriety

For those in recovery, you know how hard you have worked to get there and how easy it could be to relapse if you don't set yourself up for success…

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