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Every fall and winter, millions of Americans develop a diagnosable form of something called seasonal depression. The same condition, known officially as seasonal affective disorder…
For anyone seeking to recover from addiction, drug detox and rehab go hand in hand. That’s true because successful detoxification puts you in a position…
Almost 700,000 Americans are either addicted to heroin or affected by damaging heroin abuse. Some of these people know they have a problem and seek…
No matter the form of addiction affecting you, you can expect to receive psychotherapy as part of your rehab plan. Therapy takes place in either…
At one time, treatment for substance problems focused solely on psychotherapy and medication. These options are essential and form the core of effective recovery plans.…
In the right circumstances, medication can help you recover your health or promote your ongoing well-being. But this is true only when you use your…
Taken in recommended amounts, medication can help you recover from many health conditions. However, overuse of prescription drugs can have the opposite effect. It can…
Drinking is a longstanding tradition in American society. It’s also the nation’s top source of serious substance problems. Most people can drink socially if they…
Heroin is one of the oldest and best-known opioids of abuse in America and worldwide. Today, almost a million people in the U.S. use this…