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Physical Effects of Alcohol Addiction

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 30, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Alcohol addiction has many potential consequences, including DUI charges, job loss, and broken relationships. While these are serious social impacts of alcohol abuse, there is typically less said about the long-term physical effects of alcohol addiction. If…

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Benefits of Seeking an IOP During the Holiday Season

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 22, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Many people enjoy the holiday season, but it can create stress and anxiety, sadness, frustration, and anger for some. In fact, according to DrugAbuse.com, 94% of people in recovery feel overwhelmed or moderately or severely stressed during…

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How Motivational Enhancement Therapy Can Change Addictive Behavior

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 19, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Addiction is a complex brain disease, and many people with substance use disorder (SUD) are ambivalent about receiving treatment. Specific counseling approaches like motivational enhancement therapy for addictive behavior can influence those with SUD to engage in…

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Symptoms of Cocaine Addiction

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 16, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Cocaine addiction can be difficult to spot initially. Symptoms of cocaine addiction may resemble the effects of experimentation or even simple recreational use early on. However, it doesn’t take long for a user’s body and mind to…

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Individual Therapy for Addiction in Las Vegas

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 10, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Addiction is a very common and complicated pathology to treat, as people who suffer from it don’t necessarily realize they have the condition. Denial or refusing to accept the truth about drug or alcohol use is a…

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What to Expect in a Heroin Rehab Program in Las Vegas

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 3, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Heroin is a highly addictive opioid. People using this drug can quickly develop a physical and physiological dependence and find it difficult to stop using. A comprehensive heroin rehab program in Las Vegas offers the very best…

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Finding Alcohol Rehab in Las Vegas

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: November 29, 2021 Updated: October 29, 2021 Alcohol use disorder in Las Vegas is quite common. The percentage of binge alcohol use in persons twelve or older has been higher than the national average for several years. Many people may consider their condition mild.…

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3 Reasons to Seek Residential Treatment

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: November 22, 2021 Updated: October 29, 2021 If you or someone in your life is struggling with a substance use disorder, it can be hard to take the first step to get help, and it may be difficult to initially understand what level of…

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What to Expect in Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: November 17, 2021 Updated: November 4, 2021 The mental health field has discovered several approaches to addiction therapy. Two examples are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These methodologies involve tracing an individual’s addiction back to core thinking patterns. Once found, the…