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Dec 1, 2025

Triggers in Addiction Recovery

If you’re reading this, you or someone you care about might be navigating the complex world of mental health challenges,…

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by MCA Staff
Jul 20, 2025
What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? How It Differs from Schizophrenia

What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? How It Differs from Schizophrenia

If you’re reading this, you or someone you care about might be navigating the complex world of mental health challenges,…

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by MCA Staff
Jul 15, 2025
The Power of Individual Counseling in Substance Use Treatment

The Power of Individual Counseling in Substance Use Treatment

Dealing with substance use or addiction can feel like a lonely battle. You might feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure where…

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by MCA Staff
Jul 10, 2025
What Is Sober Living and How Does It Help After Treatment?

What Is Sober Living and How Does It Help After Treatment?

Finishing addiction treatment is a significant accomplishment, but recovery doesn’t stop there. Staying sober after rehab can be tough without…

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by MCA Staff
Jul 5, 2025
How an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Supports Recovery While You Work

How an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Supports Recovery While You Work

Recovering from addiction is a journey that looks different for everyone. Some people may need a full-time drug or alcohol…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 30, 2025
What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program, and Is It Right for You?

What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program, and Is It Right for You?

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you may have heard of something called a Partial Hospitalization…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 25, 2025
Outpatient Addiction Treatment – Flexible Care for Lasting Recovery

Outpatient Addiction Treatment – Flexible Care for Lasting Recovery

When you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, finding the proper help is key. You’ve probably heard…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 19, 2025
Why Group Therapy for Addiction Is a Cornerstone of Addiction Recovery

Why Group Therapy for Addiction Is a Cornerstone of Addiction Recovery

When recovering from addiction, many people feel alone or misunderstood. Group therapy helps change that. It creates a safe space…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 13, 2025
What Is 12-Step Facilitation and How Does It Work in Modern Rehab?

What Is 12-Step Facilitation and How Does It Work in Modern Rehab?

Addiction can feel like a lonely battle, but you don’t have to face it alone. The 12 Steps have been…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 8, 2025
Understanding Dual Diagnosis – When Mental Health and Addiction Collide

Understanding Dual Diagnosis – When Mental Health and Addiction Collide

Mental health and addiction are serious challenges that impact millions of people. But what happens when someone struggles with both…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 2, 2025
Why LGBTQ+ Inclusive Addiction Treatment Matters

Why LGBTQ+ Inclusive Addiction Treatment Matters

Addiction can affect anyone. But for LGBTQ+ individuals, the road to recovery can come with extra challenges. That’s why LGBTQ+…

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by MCA Staff
May 27, 2025
How Trauma-Informed Therapy Helps Heal the Underlying Causes of Addiction

How Trauma-Informed Therapy Helps Heal the Underlying Causes of Addiction

Addiction doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. For many people, drug or alcohol use begins as a way to cope…

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by MCA Staff
May 22, 2025
What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?

What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?

Medication-assisted treatment, also called MAT, is a way to help people recover from opioid addiction using both medicine and counseling….

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