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Personality Disorder Types

Having a personality disorder with addiction is more common than you think. People with any one of the varied personality disorder types (PDs) experience daily life differently than others. Addiction is common because they seek a greater sense of normalcy, often through self-medication using drugs or alcohol. If you suffer addiction with a personality disorder,…

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How Does Detox Work?

“How does detox work?” Detox, short for detoxification, is a process that refers to the portion of substance abuse treatment that removes the toxins from the patient’s body. This is an essential part of overcoming most drug addictions, but it can often be misunderstood. Detox is a crucial part of the addiction recovery process, and…