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What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?

Updated on 3/8/2023 There are four stages of alcohol use disorder (AUD): pre-AUD, early-AUD, middle stage-AUD and late stage-AUD, though various...

The Value of Social Support in Addiction Recovery

The Value of Social Support in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 03/29/24 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Social support is having a network of relationships, such as family, friends...

Helping a Loved One With Marijuana Addiction

Helping a Loved One With Marijuana Addiction

Updated on 2/1/23 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Marijuana addiction is a severe and growing problem in the U.S. However,...

The Short and Long-Term Effects of Hallucinogens

The Short and Long-Term Effects of Hallucinogens

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines In the 1960s, hallucinogenic drugs were popularized as a part of the counter-culture revolution. These...

How Does Music Therapy Help First Responders Manage Addiction?

How Does Music Therapy Help First Responders Manage Addiction?

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. B, Executive Director at New Hope Ranch As many people may already know, music directly impacts...

Veteran Programs for Anger Management and Addiction

Veteran Programs for Anger Management and Addiction

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Updated on 4/13/2023 Veterans experience emotions differently due to their experiences in active duty. Acclimating...

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How Vision Boards Help Addiction Recovery

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Updated on 12/13/2022 Recovery, like life, has its share of ups and downs. The challenges you...

Is There an Addiction Treatment Program for Veterans Without VA Benefits?

Is There an Addiction Treatment Program for Veterans Without VA Benefits?

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines For veterans struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, their experiences are unique because...

stigma and addiction

Addiction and Stigma

08/02/23 Stigmas surrounding substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction have long presented inaccurate beliefs about addiction. Stigma also has prevented many...

alcoholism and veterans

Alcoholism: Its Influence and Relationship with Veterans

Updated on 07/03/23 Alcoholism in veterans is a common and severe problem. Veterans show higher rates of alcoholism on a regular...