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Sandy Baker
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A person suffering from depression may develop an addiction. A person with an addiction to a substance may develop depression. Both conditions can occur at the same time, and when they do, treatment can be complex but critical. Treatment for addiction and depression can be very effective, and it may give you your quality of...
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Addiction treatment in Tennessee through English Mountain Recovery can be the start of your future. Treatment for addiction isn’t as simple as taking a single medication or treatment process that works for everyone. Instead, it requires careful development of an individualized care plan that addresses your mental and physical health in a meaningful way.At English...
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Opioids are powerful drugs, often used for some of the most intense pain situations a person experiences. Yet, these drugs carry a high risk of addiction and, in some situations, overdose.If your loved one has overdosed on opioids in the past, or you worry they will in the future, we can help you. At English...
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A man sitting on a couch holding his phone and resting his head in his hand, appearing worried or stressed.
Relapse seems like a bad word when you consider drug and alcohol addiction treatment. It doesn’t have to be. Instead of seeing it as a failure, see it as a component of the recovery process.Many types of diseases have high relapse rates. For example, the relapse rate for complications from asthma is nearly 70% and...
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How to Help Seniors Maintain Sobriety
Alcohol use in seniors can complicate current health problems, interact with medications, and lead to addiction. If you have an older loved one who is struggling with alcohol use and you’re worried about their future and well-being, you can do something about it. Family and friends are the best tools available to help your loved...
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Uncover the link between addiction and dementia. Find out how substance misuse can have long-lasting effects on cognitive function
A person battling addiction does not have much ability to think about or plan for the future. Their sole focus becomes getting more of the substance they crave. Yet it’s essential to understand how the misuse of drugs and alcohol can create complications not just today but well into the future.Studies indicate a significant link...
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Equine Therapy for Drug Addiction
Substance use disorders change people in many ways. They impact bodily health, but they also alter a person’s self-esteem, thinking patterns, and ability to authentically connect with others. Finding a treatment program to stop the physical damage addiction creates may be a primary first step, but treatment needs to go further to provide comprehensive recovery....
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addiction app, app, smartphone, addiction recovery
Many people have apps on their phones. Apps can be used for social media, favorite games, to track your food and calorie intake, and much more. Among the many apps available, perhaps the most valuable apps for addiction recovery are those specifically designed for that journey.At English Mountain Recovery, we offer the CaredFor app, a...
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addiction, gender-specific addiction treatment, addiction treatment, friends, women, support
A gender-specific drug addiction treatment program is one that is designed specifically to treat men and women separately. Gender-specific programs have numerous benefits because men and women have different biological and cultural differences that impact their addiction and recovery. Could this type of treatment work for you?How Does Addiction Impact Genders Differently?Gender-specific addiction treatment pays...
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Drug and alcohol addiction treatment isn’t a simple, straight path but one that often has a number of twists and turns as a person works toward healing. The healing process takes a lot of tools – highly skilled therapists, a wide range of treatment techniques, and, perhaps most importantly, time. Making the decision to enter...
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