The idea of anorexia brings to mind many images, some of them unpleasant. Sometimes even healthy activities like exercise can be abused by someone suffering from anorexia. Using mindfulness meditation therapy can help. Other tools and techniques can help us develop a better and healthier view of usually good practices such as eating and exercise. A disorder…
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Heroin abuse is a problem that plagues the nation. It is the most addictive illicit substance across the globe. Considering the heroin addiction rates in the U.S., there are some states with much higher rates of heroin abuse, compared to other states. There are five states that have the highest rates of heroin abuse across…
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If you’re working on your sobriety journey, you may find yourself feeling anxious at the thought of the holidays. It can be hard to break old habits, especially when family stress runs high. The key to staying sober Thanksgiving can be as simple as having a plan before someone offers you a drink. At Crestview…
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Is There A Safe Length Of Time To Take Hydrocodone? The writer’s at Healthline.com assert that taking the medication exactly as prescribed can be safe. Are you wondering what is hydrocodone? Chances are you’ve heard of the prescription medication before and you have questions. What is Hydrocodone? How Does It Work To Relieve Pain? Hydrocodone is…
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Are you wondering whether you have bulimia? Typing “Do I have bulimia?” into a search engine you’ll likely get a lot of different opinions. Ultimately, a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa needs to be given by a professional. If you feel as though you may have any type of eating disorder, contact us right away. For now, here…
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Fake marijuana. Synthetic cocaine. Synthetic opioid. It seems that just about any drug that comes from a natural source, people also create through chemistry. And the market embraces it. But what’s the real difference between synthetic opioids vs natural opioids? Are they equally addictive and dangerous? Could either one lead you down a path toward…
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The University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future (MTF) report for 2018 found shocking prevalence of vaping among teens. As 2019 comes to an end, the magnitude of teen vaping has come into focus as the country looks at how to prevent this damaging behavior among adolescents. But while vaping has remained present in the social media news feeds all…
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Illegal vape juices are causing serious lung diseases. While the safety of vaping in general is still up for debate, the black market juices carry serious health risks. Many people use them to get high. If you are using drugs or illegal vapes, individual therapy can help you recover from your addiction. Vaping Sickness 530…
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When you hear the term “narcotics”, specific images come to mind. A drug bust. People producing drugs in a warehouse or selling on the street. Depending on the context, you may or may not believe that opiates fall into the same category. But answering: Are opiates narcotics?, helps us make sense of the opioid crisis,…
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Chances are you, or someone you love is currently battling addiction. In fact, in Oregon, addiction touches the lives of 2 out of 3 people, with either them or a family member suffering from addiction. Drug and alcohol abuse in Portland Oregon, is a big problem. However, there are rehab centers in Oregon that can help. What Should You…
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