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The Addiction Cycle Part III: Preoccupation/Anticipation Stage
The previous blogs in this series explored Binge / Intoxication and Withdrawal / Negative Affect,...
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When you’re suffering from a substance use disorder, making the decision to get help is often...
Read MoreThe Addiction Cycle Part II: Withdrawal/Negative Effect Stage
In part one of this series we introduced the three stage “Addiction Cycle” which includes...
Read MoreWhat Does the 21st Century Cures Act Mean for Addiction Treatment?
In December 2016 the 21st Century Cures Act was passed into law. The law is said to be wide ranging...
Read MoreMarijuana Use in Teens & Young Adults: 3 Key Points for Family Members
Many families will find themselves at some point engaged in a conversation with their teenagers and...
Read MoreMarijuana Addiction Increasing with Changing Legal Status
An article in the December issue of JAMA Psychiatry compared the characteristics of marijuana use...
Read MoreBenefits of a Gratitude List in Recovery
Staying sober is one of the more difficult challenges a person can undergo. Naturally, for...
Read MoreHow to Be Social and Sober
For someone coming out of a treatment program for addiction, staying sober is of paramount concern....
Read MoreIdentifying Triggers Can Reduce Chances of a Relapse
One of the pitfalls of successful recovery from addiction is relapse. There are many factors that...
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