PTSD and substance abuse are strongly linked, with up to 50% of those seeking substance abuse treatment meeting the criteria for lifetime PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly abbreviated to PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that sometimes develops after someone witnesses or experiences a traumatic event. Although PTSD is often associated with combat veterans, this condition…
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The cost of inpatient rehab varies widely depending on many factors. In today’s guide, we’ll give you an indication of what to expect from rehab and how much addiction treatment is likely to cost. According to the most recent SAMHSA data, alcoholism and drug addiction both sharply increased in the United States from 2019 to…
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While many people willingly engage with addiction treatment, there is also a place for involuntary rehab on the continuum of care. From staging an intervention and checking a reluctant loved one into a rehab center, to rehab ordered by the courts for a variety of offenses, not everyone who commits to recovery takes the initial…
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Shame plays a role in many mental health issues, addiction included. Shame and addiction often go hand in hand and can be debilitating if one does not find the proper treatment. Even though shame is a natural emotion – it is a physiologic response of your autonomic nervous system – most people will do anything…
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“How long is rehab” is a question many people ask when contemplating addiction recovery, but recovery doesn’t conform to a rigid timeline. Every addiction is different, just like every person is unique. Maybe you are aware that a mild alcohol use disorder is becoming more problematic, and you want to take decisive action in an…
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Learning how to help a loved one with depression has never been more important. Recent research shows that rates of depression more than tripled in the United States, mainly due to the ongoing ramifications of the global pandemic. Researchers also report that those affected most were already at increased risk. If you have a loved…
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Addiction vs. dependence causes widespread confusion, partly because these terms are often used interchangeably when there are some core differences between these concepts. Addiction and dependence are separate conditions both relating to substance abuse. Today’s guide will clarify this distinction. Is Dependence the Same as Addiction? According to NIDA (the National Institute on Drug…
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but Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or a special occasion, choosing gifts for recovering alcoholics can be challenging. The clinical descriptor for alcoholism is alcohol use disorder (AUD), while drug addiction is clinically labeled substance use disorder (SUD). With recent SAMHSA data showing that 28.5 million people in the US have AUD and 40…
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Valium (diazepam) is a powerful benzodiazepine with long-lasting effects that can easily lead to Valium addiction in the event of sustained use. Addiction to Valium can progress rapidly if the drug is not used exactly as directed. Despite this, many people become addicted to this potent benzo without realizing a problem is developing. Taking diazepam…
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The antihistamine Benadryl and alcohol can be problematic when mixed. Benadryl is a branded version of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms, including: Coughs Irritated eyes, nose, and throat Rashes Benadryl and alcohol are both CNS depressants. While taking Benadryl in isolation does not directly impact your liver, taking Benadryl with alcohol can…
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