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Am I an Addict? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Am I an Addict? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Answer These Questions Honestly to Determine Your Level of Drug Dependence If you’re concerned about your drug use and worried you might be an addict, consider these questions and try to answer them as honestly as possible.
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03/24 2022
Is Marijuana Addictive?

Is Marijuana Addictive?

Can You Become Addicted to Marijuana? Marijuana is one of the most widely popular drugs across America with many experimenting with marijuana use in their younger years and turning to marijuana as a way to de-stress and decompress after a long, stressful...
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03/22 2022
Signs and Symptoms of a Dual Diagnosis

Signs and Symptoms of a Dual Diagnosis

What Is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis treatment involves treatment for both an underlying mental health disorder as well as an addiction. During dual diagnosis treatment, the patient will be first treated for their co-occurring condition to form a solid foundation for recovery....
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01/26 2022
What Is the Difference Between Addiction and Dependence?

What Is the Difference Between Addiction and Dependence?

Addiction vs. Dependence The difference between addiction and dependence can be challenging to understand, especially because different organizations have their own definitions of the words or will use them inconsistently or interchangeably. In 2013, the American Psychological Association (APA) used to classify...
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12/03 2021
Veterans and Substance Abuse

Veterans and Substance Abuse

Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders in Veterans It is hard for any civilian to understand Veterans’ experiences in their time of active duty. While many may think of the horrific scenes of war from movies, nothing compares to the real-life memories and traumas...
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11/30 2021
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Veterans with PTSD and Addiction

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Veterans with PTSD and Addiction

Best Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program for Veterans WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab offers dual diagnosis treatment programs for veterans struggling with underlying disorders and addiction. Those who have returned from combat face a unique set of challenges and may find it challenging...
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07/23 2021
How to Help a Loved One Struggling With Addiction

How to Help a Loved One Struggling With Addiction

The Best Ways to Help an Addict When a family member becomes addicted to alcohol or drugs, every other person in the family often suffers alongside the addict. Those other family members may not be using drugs or abusing alcohol themselves, but...
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07/22 2021
Why Heroin Is So Addictive and How to Quit

Why Heroin Is So Addictive and How to Quit

What Makes Heroin So Addictive? If you have ever struggled with heroin addiction yourself or tried to help an addicted friend or family member, you have probably wondered why heroin is so addictive and how to quit. The addictive nature of heroin...
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07/21 2021
3 Common Misconceptions About Alcohol Addiction

3 Common Misconceptions About Alcohol Addiction

Misconceptions About Alcohol Addiction There is a widespread belief that the use of alcohol is no big deal and that even excessive drinking is a matter of choice. Many people believe that those who drink to excess can stop whenever they wish,...
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07/19 2021