If you are someone you know is having issues controlling alcohol, drugs, or gambling, you are not alone. There are lots of people who are having issues when it comes to substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Information published by the CDC has shown that more than 25 percent of adults have engaged in at least…
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Deciding on the right treatment for you or a loved one can quickly become overwhelming, but finding the best treatment option is the first step towards recovery. At Harmony Hills, our admissions team helps clients become comfortable with the details of entering and participating in our rehabilitation programs. They will discuss the options that are…
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Heroin addiction has become a plague on our communities as drug addiction quadrupled since the late 1990s. According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heroin-related deaths increased five-fold between 2010 and 2018. Further compounding the heroin addiction problem, the CDC indicates that almost all abused drugs combine it with others.…
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The national opioid crisis prompted the medical sector to reevaluate prescribing a wide range of medications to help individuals manage pain and discomfort. What appeared to be a reasonable trade-off to provide people with care negatively impacted community members. Opioids were more powerfully addictive than many realized until too many friends and family members were…
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When people think about drug use, they usually think about recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. On the other hand, there are lots of types of illicit drugs out there. One common type of drug is a stimulant. The first exposure that many people have to stimulants is through prescription medication. For example,…
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If you are looking for a drug rehab center for a loved one, please understand that you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 49 million people in the United States, misused prescription medications in 2016 alone, and the number has only been growing since then. Therefore,…
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If you’re thinking about entering treatment for addiction for the first time, you’re making a smart move. Throughout your addiction treatment, you’ll likely go through several therapy modalities, including stress management, group therapy, and individual therapy. Talking with an addictions counselor one on one during individual therapy can be a vital tool in helping you…
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It can be a challenge to overcome a substance use disorder. Unfortunately, substance abuse is more common than many people realize. It’s been estimated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that more than 10 percent of individuals over the age of 12 will likely use recreational or illicit drugs at some point this month. For…
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When you’re suffering from addiction, family relationships can be tricky. You may have family members who will be excited to be a part of your treatment, and you may have others who try to ignore the fact that you’re struggling or who aren’t interested in helping until you’ve proven that you’re getting clean for good.…
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When someone decides to go through rehabilitation and a substance abuse treatment program as a treatment for an addiction, they may worry about staying connected with those they usually spend time with. There are several ways to make sure you have a connection during recovery. Why Connections Are Important During Recovery While in recovery, you…
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