It can be difficult to ask hard questions like, am I an alcoholic? But until one asks oneself direct questions about substance use, they will not be ready for help. Honestly answered, though, opens the door to recovery. Moving down a recovery path does not have to be hard when working with us at New…
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When it comes to getting help and guidance for mental and health and substance abuse issues, there are options with many treatment facilities and numerous different treatments to choose from. Some of them may be familiar, while others are more uncommon. But what matters is getting the support needed to get better. What kind of…
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There are two basic types of therapy, individual therapy, and group therapy. Both can be useful addiction counseling services. When considering individual vs group therapy, it’s important to know that both have advantages. At New Bridge Foundation®, we see the inherent value of both of these services and ensure that individuals will have access to…
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Xanax is one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. It’s designed to help people with symptoms of and issues related to panic disorder and anxiety. It has also become a drug people take for situational anxiety, such as fear of flying. Due to the effects and how easy it is to…
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With so many harmful and illicit substances available, it can be hard making distinctions between them. One of the hardest to keep separate are opiates vs opioids. Many believe the terms to be interchangeable, when in reality, there are differences between the two. Knowing these differences is key to seeking out substance abuse treatments for…
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Effective treatment at a successful rehab facility tends to stem from a schedule of various therapies, programs, and services. Clients participate in a full schedule, which keeps them focused on their recovery. However, once they leave the facility, maintaining the same level of focus can be difficult. In order to keep achieving the progress made…
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When it comes to substances that require professional help to stop using, alcohol is often off the list. Because it’s a legal and easily accessible substance, many of us forget how harmful and addictive the substance can be. In fact, attempting to detox from alcohol alone can be quite dangerous. Most people who drink don’t…
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Typically, when the general public thinks about addiction, they tend to think of it as one, all-encompassing issue. Many people don’t realize that there are different types of addiction, and that addiction isn’t limited to just harmful substances. When it comes to different types of drug addiction, various addiction treatment programs are necessary to achieve…
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Mental health and substance use disorders commonly co-occur. These conditions feed into one another and can make healing from them difficult. It is important to understand details about both mental health disorders to understand what is comorbidity. What Is Comorbidity? Comorbidity is the appearance of two conditions in one person. Commonly, this refers to mental…
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Before the opioid crisis hit the United States, prescription opioids were commonly prescribed to treat anything from chronic pain to post-surgery pain relief. However, as these substances grew in popularity, they also led to increases in dependence and addiction. Many people received OxyContin, and thus struggled to manage Oxycontin side effects they experienced. What Is…
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