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Ambrosia’s Detox Programs: Inpatient and Outpatient.

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Understanding Detox Programs, A Comprehensive Overview Detoxification, commonly referred to as detox, is an essential step in the treatment of addiction, particularly substance use disorders. These programs serve as a bridge between the initial phase of substance withdrawal and the subsequent phases of rehabilitation. Detox is designed to safely manage the physical symptoms of [...]

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Chronic Pain and Addiction: What’s the Connection

Drug Addiction / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

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Of all the catalysts for addiction, chronic pain is perhaps one of the most pervasive. There’s a common misconception that addiction is a choice. Some people may choose to abuse substances, but becoming hooked is never a part of the plan.

Drug-Induced Dementia: Recognizing the Signs

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Adderall is a prescription medication that is commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a central nervous system stimulant that works by increasing the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, helping individuals with ADHD to focus and control their impulses.

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Do Drugs Age You? Here’s What You Should Know

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As we age, our bodies go through a natural process of change. Our skin loses elasticity, our bones become more brittle, and our organs may not function as efficiently as before. But what about the effects of drug use? Can drugs accelerate the aging process?

What Drugs Cause Dilated Pupils?

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Eye problems and substance abuse go hand-in-hand; there is a noteworthy correlation between the two, with various substances leading to different effects on vision. The most common effect drugs have on the eyes is the dilation of the pupils; it is perhaps the most recognizable effect drugs have on the eyes.

The Influence of Social Media on Teen Drug Use

Drug Addiction / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

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Risk-taking and experimental behaviors are an inherent part of adolescence. Social media provides increased opportunities for the marketing and communication of risky behaviors and products.

What Are the Different Types of Interventions?

12-Step, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, General Help, Intervention, Types of Addiction / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

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Using one of the different types of interventions to help a loved one recover from addiction is a loving endeavor. Sometimes that is what it takes for someone who is struggling to get the help that they so desperately need. However, understanding each of the forms of interventions and how they work will help create

Do Healthcare Professionals Suffer from Addictions?

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Addiction is something that can affect anyone. Even those who are healthcare professionals and addiction is more common among those in this profession than others. There are many factors that could influence a healthcare professional to use substances as a means of coping. Even though it seems to be counterproductive, addiction does not discriminate. Anyone

Will Outpatient Treatment Work for Meth Addiction?

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Long-term meth addiction can be very difficult to overcome, and begin living a normal life. It is commonly asked if outpatient treatment for meth addiction is beneficial. Long-term recovery is possible with proper treatment and therapy, especially outpatient treatment. Having the care of addiction professionals to guide you through the problems life throws at you

Neurofeedback Therapy for Addiction

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Addiction to drugs and alcohol is widely treated with different forms of therapy. There are behavioral therapies as well as some neurological therapies. Using neurofeedback therapy for addiction treatment has been shown to have positive results. It allows someone, in real time, to see and hear the different brainwave activities produced by different stimuli. In

Drug Addiction

Ambrosia’s Detox Programs: Inpatient and Outpatient.

Chronic Pain and Addiction: What’s the Connection

Drug-Induced Dementia: Recognizing the Signs

Do Drugs Age You? Here’s What You Should Know

What Drugs Cause Dilated Pupils?

The Influence of Social Media on Teen Drug Use

What Are the Different Types of Interventions?

Do Healthcare Professionals Suffer from Addictions?

Will Outpatient Treatment Work for Meth Addiction?

Neurofeedback Therapy for Addiction

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