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“Be Courteous with Fireworks” Signs for Combat Vets: Do They Help?

“Be Courteous with Fireworks” Signs for Combat Vets: Do They Help? We’re coming up on the Fourth of July, the day…

Why People Aren't Talking About Substance Use Disorder, man talking to woman in white shirt and glasses.

Does Addiction Recovery Require a Change in Consciousness?

Does Addiction Recovery Require a Change in Consciousness? The last ten days, I’ve been at conferences hosted by Yale University and…

Designer Drugs Make Users Human Guinea Pigs

Designer Drugs Make Users Human Guinea Pigs Designer drugs are synthetic chemicals that are created to be “legal” (at least temporarily)…

How OxyContin Was Allowed to Kill so Many

How OxyContin Was Allowed to Kill so Many In a well-written article in The Week, reprinted from the Pacific Standard, Mike…

The Truth about Pain Relief

The Truth about Pain Relief At addiction treatment centers across the nation, more and more individuals are being seen for opioid…

Man sitting at a table thinking about his aftercare plan after leaving Cliffside Malibu, an addiction treatment center in Malibu, California.

Alcohol Abuse may be Related to Personal Activity Levels

Alcohol Abuse may be Related to Personal Activity Levels There is some evidence that physical activity may benefit individuals who are…

Alcohol Benefits to Health Not Accurate, Especially for the Elderly

Alcohol Benefits to Health Not Accurate, Especially for the Elderly For years, many people have argued about the benefits of drinking…

Treating Depression with Ketamine

Treating Depression with Ketamine Small studies at prestigious medical centers like Yale, Mount Sinai and the National Institute of Mental Health…

How to Watch For Signs of Relapse During the Coronavirus Isolation, man wearing glasses in a hoodie looking at his phone on the floor.

Addiction and Mental Health Treatment under the Affordable Care Act

Addiction and Mental Health Treatment under the Affordable Care Act Part of addiction recovery is dealing appropriately and concurrently with any…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Suicidal Individuals and Addicts Recover

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Suicidal Individuals and Addicts Recover Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment. It was originally developed…

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