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Trauma is a deeply impactful experience that can have long-lasting adverse effects on an individual's physical and emotional well-being. Recognizing the pervasive nature of trauma in addiction treatment is crucial, as traumatic experiences, particularly those…

Living in the age of technology has made it easy for people to access online rehab programs. However, not many are aware that these programs come with certain risks and should be chosen carefully. While…

A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet examined 20 drugs to identify the risks associated with each drug. Dependence, Physical harm, and social harms were the three categories into which the researchers split…

Alumni programs form part of rehab after-care programs and play an integral role in achieving long-term sobriety. You will experience some of the most intense emotions and breakthroughs when undergoing addiction recovery treatment. This is…

Suboxone and methadone are prescription medications used to treat opioid addiction. Opioids are typically substances that act as opioid receptors to drive morphine-like effects. Medically, opioids are primarily used for pain relief, including anesthesia. Other…

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique used to treat trauma. EMDR was invented in the ‘80s by Francine Shapiro. On the other hand, Brainspotting was invented in 2003 by David Grand while…