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The Shocking Link Between Schizophrenia and Drug Use

Schizophrenia and drug use: Schizophrenia is a severe chronic mental disorder that alters someone’s mood and behavior. The symptoms that characterize the condition are delusions, disorganized thinking, abnormal motor skills, and, most famously, hallucinations. The causes of schizophrenia aren’t entirely understood, but research suggests it’s a complex interplay between someone’s genetics and environment. Some predictive

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The Dangers of Adderall: Who’s at Risk and 2 Healthy Alternatives

Prescription drugs can sometimes adversely affect a person’s health, even if taken according to doctor’s orders. Every person is different, and no two people react the same to medications such as Adderall and Vyvanse. Individuals receive prescriptions for amphetamines to treat their ADHD, and though they are effective, they can sometimes negatively affect the general

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What is an Addiction Relapse Prevention Plan?

An addiction relapse prevention plan is a key aspect of long-term sobriety. The right tools must be in place to fully recover from substance abuse. Many people struggling with addiction will relapse after their first time in rehabilitation, and most will require a second stint in a sober living facility. Avoiding this fate is important,

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Can Addiction Be Cured? 3 Proven Solutions for Disease Management

Can addiction be cured? It’s a question as common as it is complicated. As treatment for drug or alcohol addiction continues to evolve, more addiction solutions come to light. Addiction experts continue finding new, effective treatment options for individuals struggling with sobriety, and pre-existing treatments are improving. Many have wondered if addiction is curable. There

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Intervention Methods

4 Intervention Methods You Need to Avoid

Intervention methods, right and wrong, are important to remember when intervening in a loved one’s life. When a group decides to address a friend or family member’s drug addiction, their heart is usually in the right place. They want to make their loved ones aware of their self-destructive habits, and they want them to get

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Valium Addiction: 4 Important Facts You Should Know

It’s difficult to conceive that Valium addiction was once the most pressing drug epidemic in the United States. From the 60s to the 80s, Valium was the most prescribed drug, selling billions of pills a year. Valium belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, or benzos for short, and is also known as diazepam,

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First Year of Sobriety

What Should You Expect During the First Year of Sobriety?

GateHouse Treatment knows how difficult the first year of sobriety can be. Learning how to live with a sober mind after months or years of substance dependency can feel confusing and frustrating. The pressures of life can feel insurmountable, and knowing how to avoid (and overcome), triggers can be the difference between sobriety and relapse.

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Percocet Addiction

Understanding Percodan and Percocet Addiction

Pain affects countless Americans, many of whom rely on prescription drugs such as Percocet and Percodan to get through the day. GateHouse Treatment wants you to understand the dangers of Percocet and Percodan addictions. Such medications are safe to use if taken according to a doctor’s orders, but unfortunately, this does not always happen. Painkillers

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Athletes and Addiction: 5 Essential Facts

Athletes and Addiction: GateHouse Treatment has substance use programs for all manner of substances and users. Knowing what drives some people towards dependency is critical when determining the best path forward. For example, athletes are known for their discipline, dedication, and hard work, but the intense pressure to perform at the highest level makes drugs

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