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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Do I Need It?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot when discussing mental health treatments, but a lot of people aren’t sure what it really means. In this article, we’re going to answer that question once and for all: What is cognitive behavioral therapy? What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy...
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6 Reasons to Use Meditation for Addiction Recovery

Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t happen overnight, and it often takes more than one approach. As the weeks, months, and years pass by, you’ll find that some treatments work well, and other just don’t meet your expectations. Wherever you are in your journey, meditation for addiction recovery can make all the difference. But...
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The Impact of Social Influence: How the People You Hang Around Affect Addiction Issues

Can you keep hanging around your old friends if you’re trying to stay sober? Do you need some tips for balancing old relationships with your new life? Here are some solutions for you, along with the science behind the social proximity effect and how social factors influence your addiction. Social Influence on Addiction Social influence...
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Is Addiction a Disease? Making the Choice to Seek Treatment

Addiction is a complicated disease. While an addiction happens as a result of your choices, quitting isn’t as simple as choosing not to be addicted to drugs and alcohol. You need more than willpower because the wiring of your brain changes your response to substances. It becomes harder to resist that drink, that joint, that...
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Your Recovery Guide to Identifying Substance Abuse Triggers

Encountering the things that trigger you to abuse substances can make staying clean and sober extremely challenging. Yet, by identifying substance abuse triggers, you can come up with strategies to avoid and cope with these triggers. Here’s a guide on how you can identify different triggers and develop a plan for preventing relapse. How Do...
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Opiate Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect During Detox

When you’re ready to quit using opiates, the idea of opiate detox can feel daunting. This is often because of fear of withdrawals which will occur if your body is accustomed to opioid use, and they are stopped suddenly. However, it is important to remember that withdrawals are temporary, and recovery can last forever. Knowing...
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Finding Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Ohio

A substance use disorder coupled with one or more mental health disorders can cause significant damage to your life. The process of recovery for clients with dual diagnosis has to be medical, educational, and therapeutic in order to take root. At Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital, our dual diagnosis treatment center in Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital successfully treats...
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Fentanyl Poisoning: Why Ohio Drug Deaths Keep Rising

According to numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of the estimated 47,000 deaths from opioids in 2018, roughly two-thirds involved synthetic opioids, most frequently fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. As a result, it carries an extremely high...
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Recent HIV Spike from Drug Needles Highlights Ohio Drug Problem

Ohio health officials reported some alarming preliminary statistics highlighting an ongoing Ohio drug problem in the suburbs of Cincinnati. According to a public health press release, eight new cases of HIV have been recorded in Butler county since the start of 2021. While this number is seemingly low, it represents a 700% increase from the...
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10 Reasons to Start Rehab Before the Holidays This Year

No matter how much you love your family and friends, it’s no secret that the holidays are a difficult time of year for a lot of people. Yes, it’s a time to celebrate, but it’s also hard to enjoy the holiday season when you’re struggling with a substance use disorder. Moreover, pressure to “perform” for...
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