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How A 12 Step Alcohol Rehab Program Calms Your Anxiety

by Justin Kunst | Mar 26, 2018 | 12 Step Programs, Recovery

Anxiety can be very threatening to our daily lives. It’s something that many people struggle to cope with. Often times, anxiety comes as a package deal with alcohol addiction. This is called a dual diagnosis. The anxiety causes the need to start drinking,...

Top 5 Things to Look for in a Drug Treatment Center

by Justin Kunst | Mar 15, 2018 | Addiction, Treatment

Professional help from a drug treatment center can speed things along during recovery. The medications used in medication-assisted treatment manage withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings. Most treatment programs also help substance abusers identify triggers and build...

Detox from Opioids- You're Not Alone

by Justin Kunst | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Treatment, Uncategorized

It’s scary, we understand. A huge transition is happening for you. Your body is experiencing opiate withdrawals. Your mental health has been on a journey. You now have decided to undergo detox for opioids. You now must say goodbye to drug abuse, to...

The 5 Most Common Types of Drug Interventions

by Justin Kunst | Mar 5, 2018 | Addiction, Intervention

Instead of silently watching a loved one struggle with addiction, stage an alcoholism or drug intervention. Addiction and drug use is prevalent in America. It affects many households. After all, 27.1 million Americans over the age of 12 years old used an...

Top 6 Reasons to Travel for Drug Treatment

by Justin Kunst | Mar 5, 2018 | Addiction, Treatment

Not enough people seek alcohol or drug treatment for addictions. In 2012, 23.1 million Americans struggled with an addiction, but only a little over 2 million ever sought help. These numbers have largely remained the same over the years. The sad truth is that...

Is My Loved One a Closet Alcoholic? Signs To Look Out For

Feb 25, 2021

There are nearly 15 million Americans with an alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction characterized by a compulsion to drink at the cost of their health, career, financial well-being, and even their relationships. But not all alcoholics undergo the same visible...

The 9 Most Dangerous Complications of Alcoholism

Feb 19, 2021

Alcohol might be a legal drug, but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous. While temporary effects of intoxication might seem harmless, rest assured alcohol is wreaking internal havoc on your heart, liver, entire digestive system, ability to make decisions, and even...

The Health Consequences of Adderall

Feb 10, 2021

Adderall is a popular recreational drug, sought after due to its reputation as a cognitive booster. Distracted by the prospect of improved professional or academic performance, users often fail to realize that this stimulant also has a major effect beyond brain...