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The Roles of Impulsivity and Compulsivity

WEBThe increased impulsivity and compulsivity seen with addiction result from changes to the cortex and to a reduced ability to regulate behavior, override negative …

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Recovery Road-Map: The First 5 Years

WEBworking hard every day thereafter to continue to improve yourself. Some common ingredients of a successful life of recovery include. Working to maintain health …

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The 4 Quadrant Model – a Co-Occurring Treatment Framework

WEBProfessionals use the 4 quadrant model as a diagnostic tool to help determine correct treatment recommendations. As the name would indicate, the tool is …

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Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Overview

WEBThe treatment of people with concurrent mental health disorders and addiction is far more complex, tends to take longer, and will require cooperation between …

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Heroin Addiction: Physical Dependence + Addiction Brain …

WEBHeroin addiction (not dependence) causes lasting changes in 4 areas of the brain: The nucleus accumbens and ventral palladium – results in changes to reward …

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Gut Bacteria and Mental Health: Protect Yourself Against Anxiety

WEBAn imbalance in the gut impairs beneficial bacteria. Since beneficial bacteria play essential roles in digestion, immune system functioning and even mental health, …

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Antidepressants + Alcohol: SSRIs in Treatment

WEBPsychiatric medications, like SSRI antidepressants. Anti-craving medications, such as Suboxone or methadone for opiates, naltrexone or others for alcohol, or nicotine …

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Cocaine Cravings and Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms Timeline

WEBConcentration problems. Anxiety. An inability to find pleasure in anything (anhedonia). Fatigue and lethargy. Increased appetite. An increased need for sleep. …

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The Pros and Cons of Different Addiction Treatment Options

WEBThe group discusses their issues and the counselor keeps the group on task and facilitates connection between group members. The pros. It has been found …

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Marijuana Detox: Coping with Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms

WEBOne of the most difficult aspects of quitting a heavy marijuana habit is the insomnia that often plagues that first week or so. Although in time you can expect to …

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Facts about the Matrix Model of Intensive Outpatient Cocaine or

WEBThe Matrix Model is a 3-times a week, 16 week intensive outpatient program that was developed over a 20 year period and which is targeted primarily at stimulant …

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Addiction recovery locations

WEBChooseHelp makes finding addiction treatment easier by providing a clear and simple overview of available drug and alcohol rehabs. Whether you're looking for local detox …

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Zelik Mintz, LCSW, LP

WEBPsychotherapy lays the emotional groundwork that leads to a more happy and satisfying life. Many people think of psychotherapy, especially some kinds of traditional …

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How’s Your Liver

WEB4. Eat Well (Veggies, Fiber and Antioxidants) A healthy diet promotes liver health. Minimize your intake of processed foods, sugars and saturated fats. Maximize …

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Cocaine and Crack Harm Reduction Strategies

WEBTo prevent cuts and burns, wrap stem ends with tape or rubber. To avoid hand burns, buy a good lighter. A burner type, rather than a flame type, may be …

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Heroin Harm Reduction

WEBIf you need to use an acid to dissolve your heroin, try to avoid using lemon juice or vinegar; opt for powdered vitamin C or powdered citric acid instead. Injecting …

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Teens and Cannabis. Don't Underestimate the Risks

WEBMarijuana decreases potential in two basic ways. Firstly, one of the side effects of frequent marijuana use is a reduction in initiative and motivation. When you’re …

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