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Addiction ResourcesEducation Empowers Lifelong Recovery From Substance Abuse
May 27, 2019 Addiction is a widespread problem in the United States, impacting people from all demographics, backgrounds, and income levels. Unfortunately, some common misconceptions about substance abuse present very real obstacles to…
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Executive Intervention
Executive Intervention Preserves Dignity And Confidentiality
May 20, 2019 Executive intervention can be the key factor in convincing a substance abuser to recognize they have a problem and agree to commit to professional treatment. When most Americans think of…
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Enabling
The Truth About Enabling Addiction and Mental Health Conditions
April 10, 2019 Enable refers to the positive act of helping someone accomplish something that could not be done alone. Enabling also refers to the act of helping someone in such a way…
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Professional InterventionistCo-Occurring Disorders
When Loss of Self-Control is really an Impulse Control Disorder
March 6, 2019 Impulses are a natural part of life. Part of what separates humans from other species is our ability to control our urges. Impulse control is how we demonstrate psychological maturity…
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Addiction NewsAddiction ResourcesDo Good Samaritan Laws Protect Me If I Am Trained To Give Narcan?
February 20, 2019 The United States has laws in place to protect individuals who render aid to those in distress. Narcan is a prescription drug, though not a controlled substance, that can reverse…
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Addiction ResourcesLife After RehabRecognizing the Early Symptoms of Liver Disease
February 11, 2019 The liver is the largest internal organ and the most important for overall physical and mental health – as it regulates metabolism and energy, is the main filter of the…
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Treatment Program
How Families Can Hinder the 12 Steps
August 30, 2017 Published On: August 30, 2017 Updated On: April 21, 2022 The most recognized and accessible 12-step program is Alcoholics Anonymous, while other programs have come about as a result of…
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Treatment Program
Confidentiality Of Patient Records For Alcohol And Other Drug Treatment Programs
November 21, 2016 Seeking treatment for a drug or alcohol abuse problem can be frightening. It can be difficult for someone struggling with addiction to admit to a problem. Additionally, many people are…
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Treatment Program
What Are the 12 Core Functions of a Drug and Alcohol Counselor?
September 20, 2013 Drug and alcohol counselors may be the only chance some addicts have toward a life free from substance abuse. The counselors serve as leaders and supporters, even when no one…
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