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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Treating PTSD in Young Adults

Trauma is a response to experiencing or witnessing a fearful event that threatens a person’s sense of safety and well-being. While many people experience trauma and process it appropriately, others

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Benzodiazepine

Recognizing Benzo Abuse

Millions of Americans are prescribed benzodiazepines, or benzos, to treat muscle spasms, insomnia, seizures, panic, and anxiety. While highly safe and effective when taken as prescribed, benzos carry a significant

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Crack Cocaine

Common Crack Cocaine Side Effects

Crack cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug derived from powder cocaine, which is made from the leaves of the coca plant. Because of how it is ingested, the effects

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Alcoholism

How Alcohol Can Worsen Anxiety?

A co-occurring disorder is a person simultaneously having two or more substance use disorders (SUD) or mental health conditions. Also called dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders are common and impact millions

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Addiction Treatment

Substance Abuse and PTSD

It is normal to experience upsetting memories, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and other symptoms after a traumatic event. For most, symptoms gradually disappear over a relatively short period. For others, though,

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Heroin

What Is Methadone?

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction is an evidence-based approach to treatment that is often misunderstood. Many traditional or step-based programs believe that using medications like methadone as part of

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Addiction Treatment

Difference Between Meth vs. Crystal Meth

Methamphetamine is derived from amphetamine, a potent central nervous system stimulator. Amphetamines are commonly prescribed to treat conditions like ADHD, narcolepsy, and clinical obesity. When used properly, these medications are

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Addiction Treatment

How Trauma Impacts Alcohol Abuse

Trauma and substance abuse impact millions of Americans from all walks of life and frequently co-occur. Trauma is the emotional response to experiencing or witnessing a distressing or disturbing event

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a person puts their head in their hands during benzo withdrawal symptoms
Benzodiazepine

Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms

Benzodiazepines are prescription medications developed to help mitigate symptoms of medical conditions, including anxiety and insomnia. Commonly referred to as “benzos,” they are some of the most frequently prescribed medications

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