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Benefits of Family Therapy

When someone has an addiction, each member of the family suffers in different ways. As such, the family may need to seek professional counseling alongside the addict. Family therapy is a form of treatment that addresses issues affecting each member of the family, as well as the collective household. For this reason, there are several… Continue Reading Benefits of Family Therapy

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Synthetic Weed Side Effects

Synthetic weed is still somewhat in its infancy, only gaining mainstream popularity in the last decade. As such, widespread synthetic weed side effects are still relatively unknown. Furthermore, few academic or government studies exist on the topic. The DEA has highlighted potential fatalities or medical emergencies related to similar TCH-based drugs such as K2 or… Continue Reading Synthetic Weed Side Effects

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Benefits of Holistic Treatment

If you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you may want to consider holistic therapy as an alternative to traditional treatment. However, you may be asking, what is holistic therapy? A holistic therapy approach employs a wide range of techniques that helps to heal your mind, body, and spirit. There are several benefits of… Continue Reading Benefits of Holistic Treatment

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Long Term Meth Effects

Long-term addiction to methamphetamines (meth) can lead to terminal severe health problems. One of the most common long-term meth effects is an addiction. Quitting the addiction is extremely challenging and can often lead to multiple relapses. For this reason, users should seek professional help from a treatment center when ending addiction meth.  Furthermore, users should… Continue Reading Long Term Meth Effects

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How Addictive is Heroin?

How addictive is heroin? This question is one that many have asked themselves. For those asking, we have the answer. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly half a million people in the United States 12 years and older reported using heroin in 2018. Almost 100,000 visits to the hospital were… Continue Reading How Addictive is Heroin?

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How Long Does Cocaine Last?

Many users wonder, “How long does cocaine last?” At Recovery Ways, we know the answer. The effects of cocaine on the central nervous system can occur within 5 to 30 minutes. The high is intense but does not last long. At most, the effects may continue for an hour. Several factors determine the actual amount… Continue Reading How Long Does Cocaine Last?

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Opiate vs Opioid

People often use the terms opiate vs opioid interchangeably. However, there are some differences between the two classifications of drugs. Regardless of the difference, both drugs can be highly addictive after repeated use. People who take prescription medications may develop a dependency on opiates or opioids due to their potency. Opiate vs opioid withdrawal symptoms… Continue Reading Opiate vs Opioid

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What is Recreation Therapy?

When you first start addiction treatment, you may hear a great deal about different treatment options, including recreation therapy. People will tell you about the advantages and benefits of this treatment, but you still have one question: what is recreation therapy? Recreation therapy is a type of experiential therapy for drug and alcohol addiction recovery.… Continue Reading What is Recreation Therapy?