Signs Of Heroin Use You Need To Know
Do you know the signs of heroin use? Most of us think we could tell if someone in our lives was struggling with an addiction. The problem is that the idea of addiction that most …
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Amanda Stevens, BS
Amanda is a prolific medical content writer specializing in eating disorders and addiction treatment. She graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Purdue University with a B.S. in Social Work. As a person in recovery from disordered eating, she is passionate about seeing people heal and transform. She writes for popular treatment centers such as Infinite Recovery, Ascendant NY, The Heights Treatment, New Waters Recovery, Gallus Detox, Recovery Unplugged, Ocean Recovery, Refresh Recovery and adolescent mental health treatment center BasePoint Academy. In her spare time she loves learning about health, nutrition, meditation, spiritual practices, and enjoys being the a mother of a beautiful daughter.
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How Long Does Ecstasy Last And Other Key Facts About The Party Drug
Ecstasy is a popular party drug and can often be found at clubs, raves, concerts, and many other locations. Unfortunately, when people try ecstasy, also called molly, for the first time, they often don’t know …
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What You Need To Know About Phentermine And Alcohol
One of the most important things to do when you get a new medication is to research the known interactions for that medication. Knowing what you’re taking, why you’re taking it, and what your medications …
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What To Expect During A Substance Abuse Evaluation
Addiction is a health condition that can be evaluated and treated like one in almost all situations. However, one of the biggest remaining barriers between potential patients and effective addiction treatment is the uncertainty about …
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How Long Do Opiates Stay In Urine And More You Need To Know
Since the start of the opioid crisis, there has been much more discussion of opioids and what these drugs do in your system, which can sometimes be confusing if you’ve been prescribed opiate medication. Much …
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How Long Does Cocaine Stay In Your System
Cocaine is a commonly abused recreational drug that isn’t well understood, especially outside the people who use it. Unfortunately, cocaine is one of the most heavily stereotyped drugs, from who uses different kinds of cocaine …
How To Tell If Weed Is Laced And More About The Risks Of Using Weed
It might sound like something out of the old films about drug use and abuse, but laced weed is real and can be very serious if you get some and don’t know what you have. …
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How Does Forgiveness Play a Role in Recovery?
Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey of personal growth and self-discovery. It requires work, dedication, and willingness to change. One of the most important aspects of addiction recovery is learning how to forgive yourself and …
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How Can I Tell if Someone is in an Active Addiction?
It can be difficult to tell if someone is suffering from addiction. This is because many of the signs and symptoms of addiction are also symptoms of other diseases or mental illnesses. For example, substance …
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What is the Shame Cycle?
The shame cycle is a loop consisting of six parts. These six parts include: Shame-A feeling of embarrassment or humiliation that arises in relation to the perception of having done something dishonorable, immoral, or improper. …
