Do Behavioral Addictions Increase Substance Abuse?
Behavioral addictions and substance abuse can seemingly go hand in hand. There are many instances where both coexist within the same individual, and this can make life extremely difficult. Additionally, those with behavioral addictions a…
Equine Therapy for Grief and Trauma
Equine therapy for trauma has become increasingly more popular in recent years. The benefits of this form of therapy are far-reaching in that it helps those who struggle with trauma and grief to process their feelings and emotions. Horse…
What Is A Day In Rehab Like?
A day in rehab can be a catalyst toward sticking out the process and beginning to heal, living a new life, and finding recovery. What is it like? What happens on a day-to-day basis? How does it help? These are all valid questions and the…
What Medications Are Used for Drug and Alcohol Detox?
When someone goes into withdrawal, it can be extremely uncomfortable. Medications used for drug and alcohol detox serve a few purposes. First, they make the process safer. Then, they make the process more comfortable as well. But what ar…
What Causes Behavioral Addictions?
When someone suffers from behavioral addictions it can affect not only them, but those closest to them as well. Behavioral addiction causes can stem from the euphoric feeling felt when engaging in the addictive behaviors, or when profiti…
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
People who have tried to find recovery from substance abuse in the past and have trouble staying clean and sober often wonder why it won’t stick. Co-occurring disorders are often the cause of this. When someone suffers from substance abu…
How to Pay for Rehab
Choosing to receive treatment for substance use disorder is one of the best investments that someone can make for themselves, their health, and their life. Some people may ask themselves about methods available for how to pay for drug or…
How Long Does Outpatient Rehab Last?
When inpatient treatment ends, moving on to outpatient is a positive step toward a successful recovery from drugs and alcohol. How long does outpatient rehab last? Well, that varies case by case. However, the longer a person can receive …
Vyvanse Abuse and Addiction
Alongside drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, Vyvanse is one of the prescription drugs used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It helps ease ADHD symptoms by improving focus and concentration, but as with m…
The Effects & Dangers of Snorting Vyvanse
Vyvanse, the brand name for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX), is a prescription stimulant drug for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults.1 It is a schedule I…
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