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Why Do Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Often Occur Together?
Updated on 4/13/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Individuals who have substance use disorder (SUD) experience increased risks of developing…
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Overcoming Common Obstacles in Sobriety
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT For some, making the initial decision and commitment to sobriety is the most challenging part…
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Why Do People Use Drugs?
September 5, 2022Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT When people consider drug use, they often think of recreational substance use or the use…
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The Benefits of Residential Treatment Programs
August 23, 2022Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Residential treatment, also known as inpatient treatment, offers live-in care for patients. These programs are…
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Is Alcohol a Safe Drug?
Updated on 3/2/2023 Alcohol is one of the world’s most widely known and used substances. As it is one of few…
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How Does Family Involvement Affect One’s Recovery?
August 5, 2022Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Addiction is rarely a condition that affects solely one person. Drug and alcohol addiction is…
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An Overview of 12-Step Programs
July 23, 2022Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to wreak havoc on the lives of individuals everywhere. For…
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CBT vs. DBT
July 14, 2022Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Successful recovery from mental health disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring disorders require effective,…
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What Are Stimulant Drugs?
July 5, 2022Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Stimulants, also referred to as “uppers,” speed up the body’s internal systems….
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