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Drug addiction treatment comes in many forms. One of the most common is outpatient addiction treatment. Many treatment providers go one step further to offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for substance abuse. The flexibility and independence matched with consistent,[...]
The more personalized and individualized addiction treatment is, the more successful it is liable to be. Even though the differences between men and women can seem played up at times, they are meaningful when it comes to addiction treatment. For[...]
Biological and psychological differences between men and women exist. With that in mind, many addiction treatment providers offer gender-specific programs to provide the best possible environment and structure to support recovery. Clearly, overcoming addiction is not easy. However, the benefits[...]
The benefits of group therapy are many. However, what is group therapy? Let's find out. Group therapy delivers a form of therapy to multiple people at one time. Group sizes vary, but typically remain at ten or less. Support groups[...]
Alcohol abuse is one of the biggest public health issues in the United States today. Abuse of alcohol occurs when people drink too much in a single instance or too often or both. Repeated or prolonged alcohol usage can breed[...]
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of behavioral therapy used in treating many substance abuse and mental health disorders. It is similar to cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, it has a slightly different focus because it is geared toward addressing extreme[...]
Stimulants are a category of drug that come in both prescription and illegal varieties. For instance, stimulants range from caffeine to nicotine to cocaine. Where caffeine is mostly harmless, cocaine is an incredibly dangerous drug, the use of which regularly[...]
Drug addiction does far more than just impact people's bodies and minds. In fact, it touches every aspect of their lives, including their relationships. Addiction puts a strain on the trust, respect, and effective communication important to positive relationships. Furthermore,[...]
Heroin and fentanyl are both opioids, which means they share strong pain-relieving properties. Heroin is naturally derived from the poppy plant. However, it is illegal, with no accepted medical usage. On the other hand, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. It[...]
Opioids are a class of pain relievers typically prescribed for people experiencing severe pain or after major surgeries. Prescription varieties include oxycontin, Vicodin, and oxycodone. Meanwhile, synthetic and illegal opioids also exist, such as heroin. Beyond their pain-relieving properties, opioids[...]