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Midwest Detox at Ambrosia
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The Academy at Ambrosia
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Can Alcohol Cause Seizures?
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The question “Can alcohol cause seizures?” has a simple answer. Yes. Alcohol abuse and addiction can lead to alcohol related seizures. While alcohol itself may not always cause them, they can be a side effect of alcohol abuse. Seizures can lead to brain damage and life altering effects that can follow you throughout your life.
Healthy and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
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Coping mechanisms are a person’s way of dealing with the many stressors that life throws our way. Whether it’s anger, grief, or any other negative emotion, we all have ways—some good, some not so good—to deal with our feelings. Read on to learn more about healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms. What are Coping Mechanisms? Coping
How to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
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Prescription drug abuse rates are on the rise in the United States. Learning how to prevent prescription drug abuse can help you to maintain your life without the interruption of prescription drug abuse. But what is prescription drug abuse? What are commonly abused prescriptions? How can you get help if you are abusing prescriptions? Knowing
How Does Heroin Affect the Brain?
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The brain is affected by drug abuse of any kind. Heroin is no different. How does heroin affect the brain? Using heroin changes the brain chemistry and when that chemical make up is altered, it can be difficult to rewire the brain back to normal functionality once the drug is removed from the system. Why
Is Detoxing from Benzos Dangerous?
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While they are beneficial for the treatment of various mental health and medical conditions, benzodiazepines come with their own set of concerns. Are benzos dangerous? That is a question asked by many Americans who are prescribed these medications, as well as those who buy them illegally on the street. Even when taken as prescribed, these