How to Reduce Anxiety

Although it is an entirely reasonable human response, anxiety is also an emotional reaction that can cause us to over-examine situations and paralyze us when we encounter critical decisions or fearful circumstances. An anxiety disorder may develop when anxiety continues

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FMLA and Addiction Treatment

One of the most common questions asked by people considering treatment is “Will I lose my job if I go to rehab?”. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1992 (FMLA) can help protect people in this situation. Understanding FMLA

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Myths About Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

At Concord Recovery Center, we offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) plans that help patients to manage opiate cravings in the long-term and help them build a new life in sobriety. However, there are many myths and misconceptions about Medication Assisted

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Is it Safe to Detox at Home?

Whether you, or someone you love is struggling with addiction, the urge to try to detox at home can be powerful. Shame, fear or concerns about missing work or school may motivate the decision. We may try to convince ourselves

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Implementing a Relapse Prevention Plan

The process of relapse involves much more than just a moment of weakness—it occurs as a series of steps in the direction that is heading toward addictive behavior. Along the way, however, there are many opportunities to actively use new

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How Aftercare Outpatient Treatment Programs Work

When overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction, there are treatment programs available to help people work through addictive behaviors and learn to develop healthy behaviors and habits. The truth is that many people who try overcoming the addiction on their

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How To Administer Naloxone (NARCAN®)

How does one administer Naloxone? It seems difficult. Like an incredible amount of responsibility. It can be. Nevertheless, learning how to administer Naloxone might not be as hard as we think. Furthermore, knowing how to dispense Naloxone just might save

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How Long Does Precipitated Withdrawal Last?

Precipitated withdrawal transpires when someone with a dependence on full agonist opioids, such as heroin, replaces it with a partial opioid agonist, such as buprenorphine. Precipitated withdrawal is characterized by rapid development. While using a commonly prescribed drug, such as

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The Cycle of Addiction

According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is a chronic brain disease that impacts the brain’s reward, pleasure, memory, and motivation centers. Like most chronic diseases, it does not just come out of nowhere. Often, it takes

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