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Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Iowa
Experience Advanced Inpatient Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Iowa Discover a comprehensive solution for substance abuse that encompasses every aspect of your life. St. Gregory Recovery Center offers an exceptional inpatient rehab program rooted in the latest evidence-based...
Why Do People Use Drugs? Part 2
EPISODE 1 – Part 2 Originally Aired 11/9/2013 Mike Vazquez: You’re listening to Renewing Hope on Ave Maria Radio. To call in with a question or comment dial 888-778-5833. That’s 888-778-5833. Vazquez: Welcome back to Renewing Hope. I’m Mike Vazquez your guide on this...
The Science of Addiction
For many people, addiction is seen as a social condition. Those who end up addicted to drugs are often seen as morally weak. They are expected to simply stop their behavior and make better choices for themselves. And in fact sometimes that happens. However, this is...
5 Ways to Deal with Late Night Drug or Alcohol Cravings
When you are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, you are bound to experience cravings. Perhaps you will experience these cravings late at night, when you might have been accustomed to partaking of alcohol or drugs. Not only did you create a ritual that you were...
Drug Abuse, Mental Illness & Homelessness
People who struggle with addiction come from all walks of life; from skilled professions like chemistry and law to careers like retail and food service, thousands understand what it's like to struggle with addiction. Even when a person is otherwise completely well...
Signs of Depression and Drug Addiction in Teens
Do you suspect your teenager is depressed or has a drug addiction? Parents of teenagers may have difficulty discerning whether their children's mood swings are part of the normal turmoil of adolescence or a sign of something more serious. According to the National...
How to Stage an Effective Intervention
Addiction can be a real struggle. Anyone who has gone through it themselves or watched a loved one battle it knows that to be a fact. Sometimes people have the ability to get themselves into a treatment facility on their own. They have the presence of mind to make...
The Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Distress
Although it may appear that the mind and body are two completely separate entities, medical professionals have long determined that both are intricately entwined. While it is unclear how much one entity affects the other, there is a strong link between physical health...
The Importance of Rehab Aftercare
A truly comprehensive rehab program should include an intensive aftercare program. Aftercare helps those who have accomplished recovery in rehab and their loved ones adjust to their new sober lifestyle. It also provides valuable resources and support that will help to...
How to Help a Loved One With a Prescription Drug Problem
According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 20 percent of people in the United States have used prescription drugs at some point for non-medical reasons. Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic levels in our country. By some estimates, more...
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