What is Fentanyl? Is Fentanyl an opioid? Fentanyl is a Schedule II drug that is prescribed for pain. Illegal Fentanyl use is increasing and is causing thousands of overdose deaths each year. People are dying due to respiratory suppression, primarily. The Ranch PA has a pain management center on its 15-acre campus in Pennsylvania. The…
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Can rational emotive behavior therapy help with anxiety disorders? Yes, it can. A rational emotive behavior therapy program in Hanover, PA can help you identify irrational and negative thought patterns. Once they’ve been identified, you can begin to replace them with more rational and positive thoughts. The Basic Premise of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy The…
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With addiction treatment options increasing every year, more people are asking themselves “What are non 12 step recovery programs?” 12 Step programs have been the standard for years. Often, when we see addiction treatment in movies and TV, we are seeing a 12 Step program in action. This has had the effect of making these…
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Addiction affects every facet of life. Withdrawing from drugs or alcohol can be a painful, uncomfortable process. If you or someone you love is coping with the pain of withdrawal, it’s crucial to understand how to get comfortable during drug withdrawal to make the ordeal easier. There are many ways you can make withdrawal less…
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Of all of the substance individuals choose to abuse, alcohol is a common choice among American adults today. This is because it is relatively easy to get access to and inexpensive in most locations. Alcohol poisoning is a serious medical condition that can result in great physical harm or even death in some cases. When…
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Drug temptations exist within the exciting and monumental milestone of college life. Whether you’re heading to college or a parent, you may wonder: what are the most commonly abused drugs by college students? The answer to this question might surprise you. If you know someone in college who needs help, be sure to enroll them…
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Often, people new to recovery can struggle with the idea of seeking an understanding of a higher power. Thus, some traditional 12-step models that have religious overtones may not appeal to everyone seeking sobriety. There are alternatives, like Refuge Recovery meetings in Hanover, PA. The Refuge Recovery method centers on using Buddhism for addiction recovery. What…
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Heavy drinkers often find that they experience high levels of fear and concern and ask themselves, “can alcohol cause anxiety?” The answer to this question is both simple and complex. As a result, individuals in this situation need to understand how a high-quality dual-diagnosis treatment center in Hanover, PA can help manage both their anxiety and alcohol…
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Substance abuse affects people across the country every day. Whether it causes a child to struggle in school, makes the roads more dangerous, or even takes a life, it leads to pain and grief. October is known as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. October dedicates support to those in recovery and those who work hard…
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 9.7% of all American adults suffered from a mood disorder in the past year. A study from the Medical University of South Carolina also revealed that mood disorders were a common psychiatric condition among those with a substance abuse disorder. What is a mood disorder,…
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