The Insanity of a Family Disease

During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.

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Gabapentin: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

Gabapentin: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

Unfortunately, many doctors prescribe it for a plethora of medical problems that it hasn’t been approved for and this pract

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A Comprehensive Guide to Xanax Addiction

A Comprehensive Guide to Xanax Addiction

Mention the name Xanax and most people know exactly what you’re talking about. It’s a pill that treats anxiety and panic

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Top Amenities of Luxury Addiction Treatment

Top Amenities of Luxury Addiction Treatment

Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is hard work, and no one who enters rehab will have an easy time. But luxury treatme

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Suboxone Addiction

Suboxone Addiction

Suboxone is a brand-name medication that has two active ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. Doctors use this medication,

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Percocet Addiction

Percocet Addiction

It is important to recognize the signs of abuse and addiction and to take steps to get professional treatment when necessary.

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Examining the Impact of Natural Disasters on Addiction

Examining the Impact of Natural Disasters on Addiction

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and wildfires can result in catastrophic destruction of homes, busi

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The Cost of Addiction vs Treatment

The Cost of Addiction vs Treatment

More than 20 million Americans have drug or alcohol problems severe enough to call for some form of substance use treatment[

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Xanax Addiction: The Risks & Side Effects of Xanax Abuse

Xanax Addiction: The Risks & Side Effects of Xanax Abuse

Xanax is the most well-known form of alprazolam[i], a medication prescribed to treat conditions that include panic disorder

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Music Therapy: Giving Clients a Voice in Recovery

People enrolled in substance use disorder treatment programs often struggle with psychological or emotional issues that preve

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