Some people get discouraged about going to treatment because they believe that relapse rates are extremely high. You may also be someone who has been to treatment before, and since a relapse, you’ve lost hope. Relapse can happen for a multitude of reasons, but you should never lose hope that you can recover. At a…
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Opiate addiction treatment is essential for anyone affected by serious opiate problems. The bulk of the effort needed to succeed in rehab comes from those enrolled in treatment. However, the support of friends and family can also play a significant role. In fact, this kind of help is sometimes crucial. But how can you provide…
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An aftercare or continuing care program serves as a follow-up to primary substance treatment. It acknowledges the fact that addiction is a chronic disease requiring ongoing care. It also provides that care in a manner that meets the real-world needs of those who have completed primary treatment. However, not all follow-up programs are the same.…
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Well over a million Americans are affected by a diagnosable opioid problem. To make an effective recovery, each person requires some form of opioid addiction treatment. However, opioid treatment programs vary significantly in quality. If you are interested in an opioid addiction treatment center in Memphis, TN, you must choose your facility carefully. But how…
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Drug or alcohol addiction causes problems in all areas of a person’s life, and it can stem from earlier life experiences. Therefore, getting to the heart of the issue is essential. One type of therapy is quite effective at helping not only the addicted individual but also those who are close to this person. Structural…
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Although Adderall has been used for quite some time, the amount of prescriptions written for the drug has increased significantly. The drug’s benefits to people who have ADHD make it a preferred choice. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, ADHD became an official educational disability in 1991. This approval caused an excessive growth…
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Heroin abuse affects people of all backgrounds throughout the country. The ramifications of heroin abuse extend far beyond the person using the drug. Practically every family has a member that struggles with heroin addiction, and these loved ones feel the adverse effects that accompany heroin use. Often, the only way for someone to overcome heroin…
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Every year, millions of American teens and pre-teens experience serious issues with alcohol or drugs. As with adults, these issues require professional treatment. However, the treatments that benefit adults are not always the best options for adolescents. Instead, teens and pre-teens often benefit from more specialized care. At Memphis Recovery Centers, our youth rehab center…
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Every day, drug and alcohol rehab centers play a crucial role in helping people recover from addiction. Some of these centers are co-ed and provide care to both men and women. However, others only focus on treatment for one of these two groups. A dedicated men’s rehab program is often a recommended option for men.…
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About half of all people with substance problems are also affected by other significant mental health issues. Experts refer to these severe, simultaneous conditions as dual diagnoses. Substance and mental health problems can occur together for a number of reasons. One common reason is exposure to some kind of significant traumatic experience. If you have…
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