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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019
Construction Workers Most Likely to Use Opioids, Cocaine
Researchers at the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at NYU College of Global Public Health have released the results of a study. It found that construction...
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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
Long-term Dental Study to Determine Whether OTC Meds as Effective as Opioids
Rutgers University School of Dentistry will be heading a long-term study looking at whether non-addictive pain medications (acetaminophen and ibuprofen – OTC meds) are as effective as opioids after...
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
Substance Abuse vs Addiction
Substance Abuse vs Addiction All too often, the phrase “substance abuse” is used interchangeably with the word “addiction.” Abuse and addiction take similar physical, psychological, and social tolls for...
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Thursday, February 28th, 2019
Should I Tell my Employer I’m Going to Rehab?
Should I Tell my Employer I’m Going to Rehab? You have taken the first steps toward recovery by looking into drug treatment centers in Arizona, but now you face...
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019
Number of Donor Organs Carrying Hepatitis C Rising Due to Opioid Crisis
The opioid epidemic has triggered a hardship that most people likely haven’t thought of: A higher number of donated organs are infected with the hepatitis C virus. Dr. Winston...
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Friday, December 28th, 2018
Xanax, Valium Abuse Increasing, According to US Survey Data
Approximately 20 percent of people who take Xanax, Valium and other benzodiazepines (benzos) are not using them as directed by their doctor, according to the results of a US...
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
12 Step vs Non-12-Step Rehab
12 Step vs Non-12-Step Rehab For those suffering from addiction, it can seem like there is no hope for recovery. The prevalence of alcohol, prescription, and recreational drug abuse...
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Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Cope Better with Holistic Heroin Addiction Treatment
Cope Better with Holistic Heroin Addiction Treatment Dealing with an addiction to alcohol, heroin or other drugs is never easy. Taking that first step and admitting that you need...
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Friday, November 30th, 2018
Treatment for High Functioning Addiction
Treatment for High Functioning Addiction Those who are suffering from high functioning addiction are often the most difficult to help. This is partly because they hide their addictions so...
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How do I know it’s time for treatment?

When addiction takes hold, it’s debilitating. The individual may show signs of addiction through actions as well as changes to their physical appearance. Here are a few warning signs that indicate it’s time to seek help... Read More

When is detox necessary?

Our admissions team can help advise you if detox is necessary in order for the addiction to be treated successfully. If medical detox is suggested, we will make a recommendation for detox with one of our partners... Read More

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