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  • How Do You Start the Conversation About Addiction Treatment with an Adult Child?
    Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

    How Do You Start the Conversation About Addiction Treatment with an Adult Child?

    Parents often struggle to communicate with their children once they become adults. An adult child may feel as if his or her parents don’t respect his or her status...

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  • The Truth About Marijuana Use and the Potential for Addiction
    Tuesday, December 4th, 2018

    The Truth About Marijuana Use and the Potential for Addiction

    Many Americans mistakenly believe it isn’t possible for a person to become addicted to marijuana, but this is simply untrue. Marijuana abuse does not display the same physical signs...

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  • How Can I Tell If My Teenager Is Addicted to Vyvanse?
    Friday, November 30th, 2018

    How Can I Tell If My Teenager Is Addicted to Vyvanse?

    Vyvanse is a widely prescribed medication that can help some children and adults manage the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and adults with Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.)....

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  • Is Thanksgiving a Good Time to Do a Family Intervention?
    Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

    Is Thanksgiving a Good Time to Do a Family Intervention?

    Many families may be reeling from the effects of a relative’s addiction during Thanksgiving. The decision to host an intervention is a big one for any family; this event...

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  • When Heroin Addiction Hits Families: Help for a Family Member Addicted to Heroin
    Thursday, October 18th, 2018

    When Heroin Addiction Hits Families: Help for a Family Member Addicted to Heroin

    The 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 948,000 Americans used heroin within the previous year. Furthermore, nearly two out of three of those heroin...

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  • PTSD in an Alcoholic Family: Unfortunate Collateral Damage
    Friday, October 12th, 2018

    PTSD in an Alcoholic Family: Unfortunate Collateral Damage

    It is no mystery that alcoholism can destroy a person’s life. However, it is important to remember that the damage caused by alcohol abuse can affect the mental health...

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  • Teen and Young Adult Behavioral Health Interventions Help Prevent Future Substance Abuse Issues
    Wednesday, September 26th, 2018

    Teen and Young Adult Behavioral Health Interventions Help Prevent Future Substance Abuse Issues

    Behavioral problems that take hold in the developmental years of your child’s life can indicate behaviors they may engage in later in life. If your child begins acting out...

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  • Will Insurance Really Cover Interventions?
    Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

    Will Insurance Really Cover Interventions?

    Are you in the following situation? You have a child or a spouse who’s been taking drugs or drinking heavily for some time now, and they can’t seem to...

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  • The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment with a Focus on Trauma
    Friday, September 14th, 2018

    The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment with a Focus on Trauma

    It may come as little surprise that trauma is a common denominator in a majority of addiction cases. But trauma doesn’t mean the same thing to each person. What...

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  • The Lack of Value in Interventions Provided by Treatment Centers
    Monday, September 10th, 2018

    The Lack of Value in Interventions Provided by Treatment Centers

    As you’re looking through directories and websites of various drug rehab facilities on behalf of your loved one, you might see one that offers an intervention service.

    You might think,...

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