Recovery coaches and addiction counselors across the United States have seen large numbers of patients struggling with oxycodone addiction. But why? What makes oxycodone so addictive? The addictive properties of oxycodone addiction are related to the medication’s ability to provide significant pain relief and senses of euphoria. When this medication is used as directed by …
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Michael Herbert
Many people think of individual counseling when it comes to addiction recovery, however, family counseling is just as important. While individual therapy focuses on the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of one person, family counseling focuses on relationships. In doing so, family counseling helps people to understand and validate the experiences of each family member. The …
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Michael Herbert
For many people, the holiday season is a joyful time of year filled with opportunities to connect and celebrate with family and friends. Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve present opportunity for reflection, spiritual renewal, gift-giving and family togetherness. For many others, especially for folks in recovery from alcohol and substance …
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Michael Herbert
The traditional form of addiction treatment is centered on the individual. People who are struggling with addiction will attend a personalized addiction treatment program that focuses on personal coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and replacing negative patterns of behavior with positive ones. While this is all beneficial, it only helps the individual recover. Oftentimes, patients relapse …
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Michael Herbert
Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid painkiller that is commonly used for the treatment of opioid drug addiction. In other words, many individuals recovering from addiction to drugs like heroin or prescription painkillers are prescribed methadone to relieve symptoms of withdrawal. When methadone is taken as prescribed, it is a helpful tool for individuals in …
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Michael Herbert
Over the past decade, checking and scrolling through social media has become a popular pastime in America. While many people use social media as something to pass the time when they are bored, some individuals have become addicted to social media sites and engage in compulsive use. In fact, researchers estimate that 5-10% of Americans meet …
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Michael Herbert
