Finding the right rehab program is crucial for successful recovery. It’s important to know the different types and how they’re tailored to specific addictions. Fortunately, a little research can go a long way. Perform a search online today to learn more.
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Substance abuse disorders can destroy lives and increase the cost of health care. Data from Medicaid suggests that people suffering from addiction may need twice as much medical care as people who don’t have substance abuse problems. The cost of treating these disorders is also high, which is why it’s now covered under many health […]
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Alcohol and substance abuse addiction is a serious mental health condition impacting millions of Americans. Approximately one in seven Americans will develop a severe substance abuse disorder in their lifetime. However, only one in 10 will seek treatment for their condition. Many reasons, such as stigma, can cause someone to hesitate to seek professional help […]
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The term shopaholic is often used to playfully describe a friend that spends just a little too much time at the mall, but an addiction to shopping is a very real issue. In the United States alone, approximately 18 million people suffer from a “compulsion to spend money, regardless of need or financial means,” says […]
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When we think of addictions, our minds usually gravitate towards a few things in particular. However, the science of addiction is complex, and it turns out we can be addicted to some pretty strange things. While some of these addictions can be relatively harmless (at least physically), they can have the same drawbacks as more […]
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Behavioral change is not as straightforward as many people might imagine. Breaking free of your bad habits is not a question of waking up one day, having a light bulb go off in your head and presto you’ve dropped all your bad habits. Research has discovered that there are five distinct steps to changing your […]
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