Category: Substance Use Disorder

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If you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol use disorder or opioid use disorder, you may have come across information about treatment options involving naltrexone. Reports about the...

In their bid to avoid relying solely on prescription or over-the-counter drugs for daily relief, many people resort to using what they believe are natural alternatives for conditions like anxiety,...

meloxicam

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat arthritis. It decreases joint stiffness, joint inflammation, and discomfort.   Created by Boehringer Ingelheim, meloxicam was patented in 1977 and...

cognitive distortion

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combines cognitive and behavioral therapeutic approaches. It is one of the most common and widely used forms of psychotherapy. The basic principle...

Adverse Childhood Experiences

ACEs May Heighten Health Risks Later in Life   People who go through significant trauma while growing up may have a shorter life expectancy. When combined with factors like genetics...

mission act

The Mission Act is a Veterans Community Care Program launched by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on June 6, 2019. The act aimed to improve the VA Healthcare...

work after rehab

Returning to work after rehab is a challenging and essential step in recovery, but it’s a step you can take one day at a time. After completing a drug or...

cognitive distortions addiction

Many mental healthcare experts believe how an individual thinks affects how they use alcohol and act. Negative beliefs and thoughts that come automatically are referred to as cognitive distortions.  ...

ptsd

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a severely traumatic event. It could be a murder, rape, terrorist act, natural disaster, battle,...

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