We invest in our careers by seeking education and training. We invest in our homes by using our finances and other resources. We invest in our future by placing our money where it will bring the most return. But how do we invest in our...
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Life can be full of setbacks. Although very few things set us back further than substance use. Our lives suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our substance use can negatively impact our health, our relationships, our work, families, and sometimes even our freedom. We are left...
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All substance use has consequences, but some consequences are more extreme than others. Meth, or methamphetamine, is a substance with very extreme consequences, one of which is that it is incredibly addictive. We hear about how meth is really bad, but do we know what...
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Treatment for substance use can be tricky, as it requires a combination of mental, emotional, and physical approaches to recover. Adding a second substance makes it harder to treat, and when we have been using multiple substances or suffer from polysubstance abuse, we make things...
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There are so many reasons that we avoid or procrastinate getting treatment for substance use. Obviously, denial is a big part of addiction, and let’s face it – chronic substance use seriously impairs our level of functioning. Sometimes deep down inside of us, we know...
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When it comes to seeking treatment for substance use disorder, we are often at our lowest mentally and physically. We may have made some big mistakes, and likely lack control of our lives. We can feel anything from downhearted to broken to completely worthless. Yet...
Read MoreThere is a big correlation between trauma and substance abuse. Trauma is an experience that caused physical and or psychological harm. It could be some form of abuse, an accident, a loss, or other experience that has negatively impacted us emotionally. Many people acknowledge that...
Read MoreKeeping a balanced life can be difficult. It becomes even more difficult when substance use begins to interfere with professional life, personal relationships, and more. What may have begun as simply social or fun experiences, as a coping mechanism, a medical necessity, or as an...
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It is no secret that substance abuse can impact the brain severely. The brain stem, cerebral cortex and the limbic system, among other parts of the brain, are particularly affected. A severe consequence of alcohol misuse can be Korsakoff’s Syndrome, a term indicating alcohol induced...
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MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic stimulant with hallucinogenic effects. It was discovered in Germany in 1912 by Anton Kollisch who was working for the pharmaceutical company Merck. MDMA was originally made to treat uterine bleeding. In 1970 it came to the...
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