Substance abuse and addiction is an illness that affects many across the U.S. Recognizing the signs of an overdose can help determine what to do next. While you can overdose on a variety of substances certain types of substances pose more of a threat. At Chapters Recovery Center in Danvers, Massachusetts we offer resources to…
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Unfortunately, drug overdoses are frightening but common events. They kill around 100,000 people in the U.S. every year. Obviously, the worst outcome from an overdose is death. However, other problems can happen. A lot of people have long-term, harmful effects from a substance overdose. Alcohol and drug rehabs in Massachusetts are a resource for individuals…
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One of the greatest deceptions alcoholism can bring upon the abuser is the falsity that alcohol and relationships are unaffected contradictions. The truth is, much of the friction between family members and those closest to the struggling party is directly influenced by drinking habits. Such matters are often unbeknownst or adamantly denied by the individual…
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Overcoming alcohol use disorder can be incredibly difficult. But, having support and guidance throughout your recovery journey is crucial to your success. One of the most important areas to receive guidance is the topic of relapse. More specifically, it is vital to learn about what causes relapse and how to avoid resorting back to alcohol…
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Sadly, self-medication is a common part of American life. This is due to the fact that we’ve been conditioned to find quick and easy answers for almost anything else. So why can’t we just get quick and easy relief by taking a pill or drinking a glass of wine? While it may seem like a…
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When most people think about someone suffering from a mental health disorder they picture what they typically see in anti-depressant ads. Someone who is clearly upset, sad, crying, and having difficulty getting out of bed. A person who is deliberately removing themselves from opportunities to spend time with friends and family. The individual at work…
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According to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. That equates to about 8.4% of adults in the United States. An estimated 4.1 million (17%) of the U.S. adolescent population (ages 12-17) experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. Unfortunately,…
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The successful treatment of substance use could depend largely on the type of approach or modality used. Treatment modalities for substance abuse could vary largely in method, duration, and strategies used. In many cases, finding that one particular approach could spell the difference between a successful recovery and increased chances of a relapse. In instances…
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A holistic approach to alcoholism treatment focuses on healing the person as a whole and treats individual underlying symptoms. The goal is to find balance in harmony and life in order to find a purpose and motivation to obtain from alcohol abuse. Through holistic programs, people feel more fulfilled and well-rounded as they are able…
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It is possible to succumb to complications from chronic use of sleeping pills and overdose. This answers the common question “can you overdose on sleeping pills?” This fact cannot be stressed enough and people continue to use and abuse sleeping pills with no notion of how dangerous it really is. While most sleeping pills are…
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