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Dec 1, 2024

Triggers in Addiction Recovery

Overcoming addiction is a triumph, but staying sober can unearth a new challenge: loneliness. In recovery, you might lose ties…

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by MCA Staff
Mar 20, 2025
10 Ways to Cope with Loneliness in Addiction Recovery

10 Ways to Cope with Loneliness in Addiction Recovery

Overcoming addiction is a triumph, but staying sober can unearth a new challenge: loneliness. In recovery, you might lose ties…

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by MCA Staff
Mar 13, 2025
Partial Hospitalization and Inpatient Treatment Differences

Partial Hospitalization and Inpatient Treatment Differences

Addiction recovery looks different for everyone. Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and inpatient treatment both offer intensive support for alcohol or…

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by MCA Staff
Mar 8, 2025
Can You Die from Alcohol Withdrawal?

Can You Die from Alcohol Withdrawal?

Withdrawal from alcohol can be a grueling ordeal—both physically and mentally. Can you die from alcohol withdrawal? Yes, in rare…

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by MCA Staff
Mar 4, 2025
The Hidden Psychological Toll of Heroin Withdrawal

The Hidden Psychological Toll of Heroin Withdrawal

Imagine this: Your loved one has decided to quit heroin. You brace yourself for the physical ordeal—the shakes, the sweats,…

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by MCA Staff
Jan 2, 2025
What to Do When Someone Refuses Rehab

What to Do When Someone Refuses Rehab

Convincing someone to seek help for addiction can be one of the most challenging and emotional experiences. Refusal to attend…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 26, 2024
How to Help Someone with Alcoholism

How to Help Someone with Alcoholism

Alcoholism affects millions of individuals worldwide, cutting across all backgrounds, cultures, and social classes. It’s more than just excessive drinking—it’s…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 19, 2024
How to Help Your Adult Child with Drug Addiction

How to Help Your Adult Child with Drug Addiction

Watching your adult child struggle with drug addiction can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences as a parent. You…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 13, 2024
How Long Do Alcohol Withdrawal Shakes Last?

How Long Do Alcohol Withdrawal Shakes Last?

When you stop drinking after prolonged alcohol use, your body goes through a significant adjustment period. One of the most…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 8, 2024
Will Insurance Cover Rehab for Addiction and Alcoholism

Will Insurance Cover Rehab for Addiction and Alcoholism

Seeking freedom from addiction or alcoholism can feel like an uphill battle, especially when financial concerns stand in the way….

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by MCA Staff
Dec 1, 2024
Triggers in Addiction Recovery

Triggers in Addiction Recovery

Navigating addiction recovery is no easy feat, and one of the biggest challenges you may face is dealing with triggers….

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by MCA Staff
Nov 25, 2024
Family Therapy for Addiction – Healing Together as a Unit

Family Therapy for Addiction – Healing Together as a Unit

Addiction can feel like a very isolating disease. However, the effects of it are felt by family and loved ones….

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by MCA Staff
Nov 19, 2024
Who Would Most Likely Develop Alcohol Addiction in Adulthood?

Who Would Most Likely Develop Alcohol Addiction in Adulthood?

It’s estimated that one in ten people over the age of twelve in the United States has an alcohol use…

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