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Dec 1, 2025

Triggers in Addiction Recovery

Depression and drug addiction are closely connected. For many people, mood disorders and substance use develop together, creating a cycle…

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by MCA Staff
Jan 15, 2026
How Depression and Drug Addiction Are Connected — and What to Do About It

How Depression and Drug Addiction Are Connected — and What to Do About It

Depression and drug addiction are closely connected. For many people, mood disorders and substance use develop together, creating a cycle…

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by MCA Staff
Jan 10, 2026
What Is a Relapse Prevention Plan and Why It Matters in Recovery

What Is a Relapse Prevention Plan and Why It Matters in Recovery

Recovery from addiction is a process that continues long after treatment ends. While getting sober is a major achievement, maintaining…

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by MCA Admin
Jan 5, 2026
How Family Support Affects Recovery Outcomes in Rehab

How Family Support Affects Recovery Outcomes in Rehab

When someone enters rehab, they are not the only one impacted by addiction. Family members often carry fear, guilt, frustration,…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 31, 2025
Why Outpatient Rehab for Prescription Drug Addiction Is Often the Best Fit

Why Outpatient Rehab for Prescription Drug Addiction Is Often the Best Fit

Prescription drug addiction affects millions of Americans, including students, parents, and working professionals. Medications such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 26, 2025
Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Pills

Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Pills

Many people assume that prescription medications are safe to use—even with alcohol—because a doctor prescribed them. This belief can lead…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 20, 2025
Prescription Drug Addiction in Professionals

Prescription Drug Addiction in Professionals

Prescription drug addiction in professionals is a growing but often hidden issue. Doctors, attorneys, executives, and other high-performing individuals face…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 15, 2025
Why Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Works

Why Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Works

Addiction recovery is not about willpower alone. Substance use disorders affect the brain, behavior, and emotional regulation in ways that…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 10, 2025
What Makes an Addiction Treatment Program Effective?

What Makes an Addiction Treatment Program Effective?

Choosing an addiction treatment program is an important decision, and it’s not always easy to know what actually leads to…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 1, 2025
Triggers in Addiction Recovery

Triggers in Addiction Recovery

Triggers in addiction recovery are one of the most common—and most misunderstood—causes of relapse. Even after treatment, certain emotions, environments,…

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by MCA Staff
Nov 25, 2025
Can People With Addiction Really Change?

Can People With Addiction Really Change?

Many people wonder whether someone living with addiction can truly change. It is a deeply personal and emotional question, especially…

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by MCA Staff
Nov 22, 2025
How Do You Give Up an Addiction?

How Do You Give Up an Addiction?

Giving up an addiction is not about willpower alone. Addiction changes the brain, affects decision-making, and makes it difficult to…

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by MCA Staff
Nov 20, 2025
How Rehab for Prescription Drugs Works

How Rehab for Prescription Drugs Works

Discover what to expect from rehab for prescription drugs, from admission to aftercare. Learn about detox, therapy, and support for…

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