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The Role of Peer Pressure in Addiction

Updated on 08/02/23 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT Peer pressure is an inevitable aspect of living amongst other human beings....

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Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to Combat Addiction

Many people need guidance and empowerment to successfully recover from a substance use disorder and avoid relapse. However, an addiction to...

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What to Expect During Residential Addiction Treatment

Getting to a place where you are free from the shackles of addiction can feel like a distant locale located a...

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Codependency in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 09/12/23 Codependency as a condition was discovered as a result of studying relationships within families where an alcoholic was...

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Healing from Cannabis Addiction

If you use cannabis and are thinking of stopping, you might be wondering what to expect if you quit. Cannabis is...

A Brief Look at Treating Opioid Addiction

The United States has been facing an opioid epidemic ever since the 1990s. Bigger cities, such as Los Angeles, have dealt...

Is Willpower Enough to Beat Addiction?

Updated on 1/31/2023 Addiction is an issue that is not easy to cope with and can be difficult for those who...

Xanax Addiction and the Risk of Fentanyl Overdose

Updated on 1/31/2023 If you have ever been prescribed a benzodiazepine or know someone who has, you most likely have been...

Addiction in Los Angeles

Addiction often affects areas that are highly populated more often than rural areas. While rural areas are affected, there are typically...

Addiction in Women

Addiction affects people differently depending on circumstances that include the environment, mental health, physical shape and other factors. However, gender also...