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Dope Sick Withdrawal Symptoms

What Does it Mean to Be Dope Sick? Learn about the flu-like “dope sick” symptoms of opiate withdrawal When you hear the term “dope sick” it refers to symptoms of illness that come after the effects of opiates wear off. In fact, feeling these dope sick symptoms may be the first sign that dependence has […]

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Rehab Northern California for Holistic Treatment

Holistic Rehab Northern California Holistic addiction treatment rehabs treat the whole person, not just the disease. A recent trend toward a more holistic approach to treatment is now front and center in some rehab Northern California programs. Holistic treatment is based on the concept that our wellness involves all aspects of the person: mind, body, […]

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Impulse Control and Alcohol Abuse

Impulse Control and Addiction Disorder Impulse control problems are common among people who abuse alcohol. When someone struggles with impulse control, they are unable to resist engaging in behaviors that cause them, or others, harm. Impulse control disorder (ICD) is a newly defined type of personality disorder. ICD often co-occurs with alcohol abuse. An ICD […]

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How a Spouse is Affected By a Partner’s Addiction

How To Deal With an Addicted Spouse Marriage can suffer greatly when one partner is struggling with addiction. The spouse of an addict is deeply affected by the other’s substance use, to the point that real damage can be done. Substance abuse puts so much pressure on marriage on top of normal daily demands. So […]

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8 Helpful Coping Mechanisms to Use in Addiction Recovery

Learn Addiction Coping Mechanisms Tips on How to Protect Your Recovery The road to wellness after dealing with a substance use problem should be viewed through a long-range lens. It simply takes time to make such profound changes in your habits and lifestyle choices. Over time, the addiction coping mechanisms you adopt to maintain sobriety […]

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The Benefits of Holistic Health and Wellness Practices on Alcoholism and Addiction Recovery

  The Benefits of Holistic Health and Wellness Practices on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Recovery By Adam Douglas Heyes, M.A. Edited by Jonathan Beazley, CADC-CAS, RAS II Bodhi Addiction Treatment and Wellness What Is Holistic Health and Wellness? “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease […]