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Chronic Pain Relief Without Opioids: What Are Your Options?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) generated a guideline for opioid prescription six years ago to reduce the…

1 month ago

How to Recognize Early Signs of Substance Dependence

It can be tempting to view addiction as a clear choice or a straightforward series of bad decisions, when in…

2 months ago

What Personalized Addiction Treatment Actually Looks Like

Traditional methods of addiction support have largely centred on a one-size-fits-all approach. However, this can fail to address the complexity…

3 months ago

Chronic Illness and the Isolation Epidemic: What You Can Do

The only way our minds link isolation (loneliness) and chronic illness together is when chronic illness precedes social isolation. Then,…

4 months ago

The Role of Family in Long-Term Addiction Recovery

Two factors can be instrumental for long-term recovery: the people you surround yourself with and your environment. While struggling with…

5 months ago

What to Expect When Starting Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Beginning an alcohol addiction treatment program can be a daunting task when you don’t know what to expect. The fear…

6 months ago

Long-Term Sobriety: What to Expect After Completing a Rehab Program

Completing rehabilitation is a significant milestone on your way to sober living. However, it isn’t a one-and-done type of thing.…

7 months ago

Signs You or a Loved One May Be Struggling With Alcohol Addiction

Knowing whether your loved one is struggling with alcohol addiction can be challenging. Some individuals hide their addiction well, while…

8 months ago

How Rehabilitation Centres Offer More Than Just Detox

While it is common to consider addiction treatment centres solely for detox purposes, their usefulness goes beyond initial treatment efforts.…

9 months ago

The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Addiction

Chronic pain is persistent discomfort lasting at least 12 weeks or more. It can occur after traumatic injuries, various diseases,…

10 months ago