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3 Benefits of a Youth Rehab

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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Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

There’s a massive prescription drug crisis in the United States, and it’s not just people having addictions to pain medications. One of the most significant issues we face today is that people develop addictions to medications like the sedative Xanax. These medications are typically for those who struggle with a severe anxiety disorder, but they’re…

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Qualities of a Successful Teen Drug Rehab in Memphis

Millions of teenagers across America are affected by serious drug or alcohol problems. Like adults, teens need professional help to recover from these problems safely. However, the needs of teens in substance treatment differ from the needs of adults in substance treatment. A well-designed teen drug rehab center understands this difference. Look for certain telltale…

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Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

Both over-the-counter and prescription drugs are commonly abused. Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem in this country that can lead to addiction, overdoses, and life-changing effects. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2017, it’s estimated that around eighteen million people have misused medications within the last year. At Memphis…

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How Prescription Drug Abuse Affects Young Adults

Prescription drug addiction and abuse run rampant across all demographics. However, it’s particularly worrying for young people. Addictive medications can affect young adults in devastating ways. Prescription drug abuse in young adults not only affects their lives right now but their futures as well. Prescription Drug Abuse Affects Brain Development Prescription drugs in various forms…