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The Truth About Medication Assisted Treatment

The Truth About Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Posted on November 13, 2016
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There are a few medications that can assist people with their recovery from substance misuse that are exceedingly  available today. Alcohol and opiates/opioids are the two primary substances that can be addressed with medication. Nicotine is also a common substance that is widely known for its replacement therapies. It is not uncommon for drugs to be used to “ease” the withdrawal of alcohol and opiates while a person is in detox. For alcohol, a benzodiazepine called Librium is administered and in the case of opioids, clonidine, which can also be habit forming, is…continue reading →
How Could YOU Benefit?

How Could YOU Benefit?

  • Posted on October 10, 2016
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Question. Is your cup half FULL ? or is it half EMPTY ? What’s the difference? Is there a reason and/or advantage to your point of view? Take a moment to answer this question for yourself. How could this possibly change your day? your week? .. and beyond?   Your recovery starts with YOU. Don’t just answer it in your head and allow it to be fleeting thought #625 for the day, write it out. It’s now tangible. Take a LOOK at yourself and what YOU stand for. Ask your friends and your…continue reading →
How to Excuse Yourself to Win!

How to Excuse Yourself to Win!

  • Posted on September 26, 2016
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You’re working on getting your health together, so you have multiple doctor’s appointments to make. Do they take your insurance? Will you be able to get time off from work in order to make them? How are you getting there? Is there someone who is able to go with you in order to provide support? Maybe there is a procedure, which is more than emotionally and physically draining as it is, but now your family is asking about your plans for the Holidays and want to know by the weekend. You’ve been working…continue reading →