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Health Risks of Substance Abuse

WEBHealth Issues Linked to Drug and Alcohol Misuse. According to data from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, roughly 46.3 million people aged 12 and older had …

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Risks, Dangers, and Effects of Alcohol on the Body’

WEBThese health risks include: 3,16,17,18,19. Cardiovascular health risks. In addition to the previously mentioned cardiovascular effects and risk of heart damage, excessive alcohol …

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Health & Wellness in Recovery: Programs & Topics

WEBThe mental health benefits of exercise are so numerous and so strong that working out has become a very popular and widespread part of recovery programs. In addition to some …

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Long-Term Effects of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

WEBAccording to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people aged 12 or older met the criteria for a substance use …

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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

WEBMental Health and Alcohol Use. Alcohol use and mental health disorders commonly occur together—either simultaneously or sequentially. 4 According to the 2021 National …

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Effects of Alcohol on the Cardiovascular System

WEBResearch has shown that regular alcohol consumption is linked to hypertension in a dose-dependent manner. 3,4 While low to moderate alcohol consumption in healthy adults …

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What is a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

WEBA Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that is defined by the inability to control the use of a particular substance (or substances) despite harmful consequences. …

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Mental Effects of Alcohol: Effects of Alcohol on the Brain

WEBIn others, alcohol may induce depression and anxiety. 13. Cognitive effects of alcohol use may include memory loss, problems with learning, dementia, and severely hindered …

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Alcohol & Aging: Impacts of Alcohol Abuse on the Elderly

WEBA 2021 analysis of national survey data estimated that 1 in 20 adults aged 65 or older had an alcohol use disorder in the past year. 3 In part, that’s because the effects that alcohol …

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Cocaine Side Effects, Risks & Dangers of Use

WEBRoute of Exposure and Associated Health Risks. The way in which a person uses cocaine is also associated with short- and long-term health risks.. Snorting. Among people who …

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Women & Alcohol: Statistics, Side Effects & Health Impacts

WEBAlcohol has the potential to affect women’s physical and mental health in a variety of ways. Alcohol misuse in women can lead several health issues, including: 1-4. Brain function …

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Health Net Insurance for Drug & Alcohol Rehab

WEBAbout Health Net Insurance. Health Net insurance provides healthcare benefits to individuals, families, businesses, and people with Medicare and Medi-Cal. 1 Founded in …

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How to Stay Present in Recovery: Benefits of Mindfulness

WEBWhile the tools of mindfulness have many applications, they generally help people to sidestep their tendencies to avoid, suppress, and/or over-engage with their own …

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How to Stop Drinking: Benefits of Quitting Alcohol

WEBTimeline for Quitting Alcohol. After a prolonged period of heavy drinking, alcohol withdrawal can occur, with symptoms lasting for days or weeks. 8 Alcohol withdrawal is directly …

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Quitting Alcohol: Before and After Quitting Drinking

WEBMental Health Before and After Quitting Alcohol. Just as with physical health, chronic and/or heavy alcohol consumption can impact mental health. Plus, mental health …

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Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders

WEBAccording to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 3.8% of adults over the age of 18, or 9.5 million people, had any co-occurring mental illness (AMI) and SUD, …

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Inpatient Alcohol Rehab & Detox Treatment Centers Near Me

WEBDetoxification involves the management of any remaining acute intoxication as well as withdrawal once the body is allowed to clear itself of the toxic influence of a substance …

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Dual Diagnosis Rehab Treatment Centers Near Me

WEBFinding Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers Near Me. In 2019, only 12.7% of people with co-occurring mental illness and SUDs received treatment for both conditions. 20 In most …

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Crystal Meth Side Effects: Short- and Long-Term Effects of Crystal …

WEBCrystal meth is a common name for an illicitly manufactured, often colorless, and odorless form of d-methamphetamine. 1 This synthetic stimulant is a Schedule II controlled …

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Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for Addiction

WEBWhat is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)? A partial hospitalization program (PHP)—aka day treatment—is an intensive and highly structured form of outpatient …

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Insurance Coverage for Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)

WEBA partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of intensive outpatient program (IOP) for addiction and/or psychiatric treatment. 1 In a sense, a PHP is often the midway point …

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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers: Finding Rehab Centers Near Me

WEBAmerican Addiction Centers provides addiction and mental health care at various locations nationwide. See our treatment centers and locations below or give us a call to receive …

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