Chronic pain management presents a difficult challenge to physicians. This is especially true in light of increased awareness of the highly addictive properties of prescription pain medications. Deciding on the […]
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What Are the Different Types of Addiction?
The social stigma associated with individuals who have succumbed to a substance use disorder is rooted in the false belief that these men or women are somehow morally flawed or […]
Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain
If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, you are certainly in good company. Chronic pain impacts a staggering 50 million U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control. […]
Living with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental illness that significantly impacts the lives of more than 6 million American adults each year. The primary characteristic of bipolar disorder is the presence […]
Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain
We would be hard-pressed to find a single soul who enjoys being in pain. Pain is something we altogether avoid, be it physical pain or emotional pain. Any way you […]
What is the SMART Recovery Addiction Treatment Program?
SMART Recovery is a secular alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous that features an emphasis on self-empowerment. While both recovery programs seek to provide social support and fellowship to individuals in substance […]