Vivitrol: An Introduction Vivitrol (generic name: Naltrexone) is a medication that is regularly used as part of MAT at substance abuse recovery centers. MAT, or Medication Assisted Treatment, is a form of addiction treatment that has been supported by evidence and healthcare professionals. This prescription is available by injection and in pill form. The injectable,…
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How to Improve Your Wellbeing This Mental Health Awareness Month May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. While this month serves as a great opportunity to focus on your mental health, this is a habit that everyone should be practicing throughout the year. Whether someone has a diagnosed mental health condition or not,…
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The term ‘OCD’ is commonly thrown around to describe people who place a high importance on organization and structure. However, this serious mental health condition comes with much more than a desire for cleanliness. When someone has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), they become fixated on needing things to be done or arranged in a certain…
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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Cardiovascular Health The cardiovascular system (which includes the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries) is perhaps one of the most essential organ systems in a person’s body. The heart, obviously, is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and maintaining blood pressure. Arteries, on the other hand, carry nutrients away…
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Drug & Alcohol Detoxing: An Analysis and Timeline What Is Drug & Alcohol Detox? Detox is the natural process of ridding drugs or alcohol from the system. It is usually the first step toward sobriety for people who have addictions and want to get better. Since detoxing alone can be potentially dangerous, individuals are…
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While anxiety relief medication can be very helpful for people who struggle with different types of anxiety disorders, it is not always the right choice for everyone. For some, taking certain anxiety prescriptions may result in unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. Why People Take Prescriptions For Anxiety Anxiety medications may help treat mental…
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Why Fitness Is Such An Important Part of the Sobriety Journey The Power of Daily Exercise It’s no secret that moving or working out for even a short period of time each day can work wonders on your physical and mental health. This doesn’t mean that you should be pushing yourself too hard at…
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All medications and prescriptions come with their own risks that can impact different areas of the body and mind. These drugs have the potential to cause certain health conditions, trigger mental illnesses, lead to certain behaviors, and alter a person’s physical appearance. It’s no secret that using drugs for an extended period of time can…
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Shedding hair is a completely normal process for humans. In fact, we lose about 50 to 100 hairs from our head per day on average. Losing some strands every day is natural, but losing hair at an extreme rate or losing clumps of hair may be a sign of a bigger problem. There are many…
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Alcoholism: The 4 Main Stages What Is Alcoholism? Alcoholism is a serious type of alcohol use disorder that makes people dependent on drinking. People with alcoholism usually have a high tolerance, meaning that they need to drink more than other people to feel the same effects. If someone has alcoholism, they will continue abusing…
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