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Adderall withdrawal
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Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms

It is not surprising news that prescription medications can be abused, and lead to addiction. Adderall is no different. Just as widely misused and abused as any other drug, stopping use can lead to Adderall withdrawal symptoms. Also like most other drugs, these symptoms can be extremely unpleasant and uncomfortable. 

Addiction

What Are the Benefits of Inpatient Rehab?

What Are the Benefits of Inpatient Rehab? The first step to recovery starts with owning up to your addiction. It’s not the easiest thing to do, but acknowledging it will help you realize that you’re the only one who can change anything. Before diving in, it’s best to arm yourself

Family Support

A Guide to Sober Partying

Many people associate partying with drinking alcohol or taking drugs. It’s a time where many lose their inhibitions, dance without worrying about how they look, and talk to new people. If you are beginning a new life of sobriety, you may feel that you have to give up this part

Asking for Help in Recovery - What You Need to Know
Addiction

Asking for Help in Recovery – What You Need to Know

Integrating recovery and everyday life can be challenging. It is a journey of personal growth that requires you to leave behind past habits and build up new healthy ones. When you were struggling with addiction, you probably spent a lot of time hiding your addictive behavior and substance abuse and

The Fluffy Pink Cloud – What To Do When It Lets You Down?
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The Fluffy Pink Cloud – What To Do When It Lets You Down?

The Fluffy Pink Cloud – What To Do When It Lets You Down? There may come a time in your recovery when you feel simply incredible. You are on your way to freedom from addiction; you’ve let go of your baggage from the past – you’re simply high on life!

5 Ways 12-Step Groups Can Help Support You - Discovery Place
Recovery

5 Ways 12-Step Groups Can Help Support You

The 12-step program was first established as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1935 and has since become one of the most tried and tested treatment programs for treating a wide variety of addictions, including drug abuse and behavioral addiction problems.  What is the 12-Step Framework? 12-step programs are a framework for

5 Signs You Might Have a Problem With Alcohol
Addiction

5 Signs You Might Have a Problem With Alcohol

Drinking alcohol in moderation is a normal part of many cultures and is not necessarily a bad thing – you might have a glass of wine at a party, drink a beer at a picnic, or open a bottle of champagne to celebrate an achievement. However, drinking excessively is a

Vicodin Addiction
Addiction

Vicodin Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Vicodin (hydrocodone) is one of the most widely abused prescription painkillers in the United States. It is commonly prescribed to help treat moderate to severe pain, such as what would be experienced after a surgical procedure or injury. While Vicodin is highly effective in treating pain when taken as prescribed,

Faith-Based Rehab
Addiction

What to Expect During Faith-Based Rehab

There is no debating that addiction is undoubtedly one of the most complex, destructive diseases in existence. However, while addiction is not a curable disease, it can be treated.  Addiction treatment is most effective when it includes evidence-based therapies and medications (if applicable). Treatment centers throughout the United States practice

Alternative Addiction Treatment
Addiction

The Benefits of Alternative Addiction Treatment

For decades, professional addiction treatment services (such as those offered in traditional inpatient and outpatient programs) have been highly effective for those looking to recover from an active substance use disorder. These services, including evidence-based treatments and therapies, are still just as effective today and continue to help save the