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5 Misconceptions About Alcohol Addiction

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Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in the US. Most Americans drink at least occasionally without having a problem, but about seven percent develop alcohol use disorders. Public awareness has made considerable progress in recent decades but many myths still persist about alcohol addiction. Here are some of the big ones. People addicted to… Continue Reading 5 Misconceptions About Alcohol Addiction

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Autism May Increase Your Risk of Depression

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According to a recent study, people with autism spectrum disorders are more than three times as likely as the general population to struggle with depression. Nearly 20 percent of people with autism also had depression. What’s more, higher functioning people without intellectual disabilities were even more severely affected. Not only were they depressed at a… Continue Reading Autism May Increase Your Risk of Depression

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What Are the Long-term Effects of Heavy Drinking?

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For most people, moderate drinking is not really a cause for concern. There is even some evidence that having about one drink per day might have some health benefits, although that finding remains controversial. If you drink much more than that, you risk developing a number of problems, especially if your alcohol consumption continues to… Continue Reading What Are the Long-term Effects of Heavy Drinking?

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7 Healthy Ways to Manage Stress in Addiction Recovery

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Stress is one of the biggest triggers of relapse. Feeling besieged and overwhelmed can tempt you to fall back into old ways of coping. That’s why managing stress is one of the most important skills to learn in recovery. Here are some ways to keep stress from ruining your sobriety. Change your thinking. Often, the… Continue Reading 7 Healthy Ways to Manage Stress in Addiction Recovery

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How to Cope with an Addicted Loved One

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Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is stressful and painful. It’s very difficult to understand addictive behavior if you’ve never experienced it personally. Watching someone you love slowly self-destruct is hard. If you’re in this position, here are some ways to deal with it. Stay safe. The most important thing is to stay safe.… Continue Reading How to Cope with an Addicted Loved One

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Who Should Consider an Intensive Outpatient Program?

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Intensive outpatient programs, or IOPs, are part of the continuum of care for addiction treatment. IOPs are intended to treat people who need something more than early intervention or general outpatient treatment but don’t need medical detox or 24-hour supervision. These are often people with co-occurring conditions such as depression or anxiety disorders. Typically, someone… Continue Reading Who Should Consider an Intensive Outpatient Program?

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