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Men and Addiction: Three Key Risk Factors
Men are more vulnerable to substance abuse and addiction due to factors including undiagnosed mental health issues, addiction stigma, and higher rates of trauma. In fact, PEW recently provided research…
Read MoreHow a Loved One’s Addiction Impacts Moms
No mother ever forgets the day she gives birth to her child. She remembers the exact time, the place, the first cry, the tiny fingers and toes, the rush of…
Read More3 Simple Ways for Veterans to Access Addiction Treatment
For Veterans struggling with an addiction to drugs and alcohol, there are treatment programs easily accessible. Unfortunately, even with free quality treatment available to our service member community, addiction stigma…
Read MoreAre the 12 Steps Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment?
The 12 Step program has been a successful and widely recognized practice supporting recovery from addiction, used successfully by millions of people worldwide. Today, it is implemented in various drug…
Read MoreOlder Adults and Addiction: A Growing Problem
With addiction and overdose rates dramatically on the rise, older adults are often overlooked as a vulnerable population to drug and alcohol abuse. However, the senior population is increasingly at…
Read MoreWhat is the Relationship Between Anxiety and Addiction?
Anxiety is a mental health issue common among people struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol. In fact, according to Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), about 20 percent…
Read MoreFour Key Steps to Finding Recovery after Addiction Relapse
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a chronic condition that can include relapse after periods of sobriety and even long-term recovery. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Veterans Addiction Stigma
For veterans and military service men and women, seeking treatment for addiction is a show of strength. Too often, the damaging effects of addiction stigma prevent veterans in need of…
Read MoreFour Keys to Diagnose Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Doctors and other clinical professionals can play a significant role in helping to diagnose drug and alcohol addiction in patients and refer them to life-saving treatment services. Although substance use…
Read MoreCommon Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms and How to Prevent Them
Addiction withdrawal symptoms occur when you suddenly stop or reduce chronic use of drugs or alcohol. The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on the substance and length of misuse. Attempting…
Read MoreHow Does Outpatient Treatment Help Addiction Recovery?
Outpatient treatment programs help people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to receive treatment without leaving their jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Most patients who participate in an outpatient program…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Get Sober
Each day brings a new opportunity to heal from drug and alcohol addiction and get sober. There are countless reasons to find help for substance abuse and many resources and…
Read MoreFive Ways Spiritual Addiction Treatment Supports Recovery
Spiritual addiction treatment is an essential part of an effective substance abuse care plan, providing key support and reinforcement for long-term recovery. Engagement in spiritual activities during drug and alcohol…
Read MoreTop Five Benefits of Online Addiction Treatment
With the benefits of virtual care expanding, many people are turning to online addiction treatment programs as a supplement to in-person care. At Valley Hope, this virtual care solution is…
Read MoreFathers in Recovery: A Daughter’s Gratitude
As I reflect on my own path toward healing, many thoughts and emotions begin to surface. However, the greatest of all is gratitude. It is both an overwhelming overflow of…
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