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Why Anger Management is Important for Recovery

Published in Blog on November 29, 2022.

If you have difficulty managing your anger, then enrolling in an anger management program is essential to get your life back on track. Anger is a natural expression that almost everyone experiences, but when it gets out of control it can lead to a whole range of problems. These issues can include substance abuse. Managing anger can be difficult and many people will seek out drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms. Self-medicating can be especially dangerous and lead to addiction.

Here we’ll discuss the relationship between anger and substance abuse, as well as some of the reasons why anger management is an important part of recovery.

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Is There a Difference Between Addiction and Physical Dependence?

Published in Blog,Substance Abuse on September 23, 2022.

Is physical dependence the same as addiction? Given their similarities and how some individuals and organizations even use the terms interchangeably, it can be easy to see them as one and the same. Nevertheless, addiction and physical dependence are different in many ways. But how? Here’s a look at both terms and whether or not physical dependence is the same as addiction.

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Exploring the Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Published in Substance Abuse on July 28, 2022.

It’s estimated that roughly 45 million Americans have some form of mental health issue. Mental illnesses are a serious problem, but they aren’t the only widespread health concern. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that around one in four individuals with a serious mental illness also suffers from a substance abuse disorder.

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How to Tell Your Family That You’re Struggling With Substance Abuse

Published in Substance Abuse on May 10, 2022.

Whether you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, struggling with addiction to other substances, or dealing with a mental health disorder, deciding that it’s time to talk and speak up about your issues is never easy. Fortunately, it’s a good thing to want to speak up about your problems, and you shouldn’t let the nervousness detract you from admitting you have a problem with your closest family members.

So how do you begin the process of speaking to your family about your struggles with substance abuse? It all starts with understanding the benefits of speaking up about your addiction.

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Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Which Treatment Option Is Right For You?

Published in Rehabilitation on March 9, 2022.

Deciding to positively change your relationship with drugs or alcohol is a crucial first step of recovery. However, addiction recovery is more complex than a simple decision; it’s a process — one that drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are designed to help you through. However, this treatment option is anything but a one-size-fits-all approach. There are myriad types of substance abuse treatments, including everything from therapy and counseling to detoxification— all of which fall under two main categories: inpatient and outpatient rehab.

Determining which one is right for your needs and the severity of your substance use problem is crucial in developing healthy behaviors and lowering the risk of relapse. Let’s take a look at what each rehab type has to offer.

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