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What Are the Common Signs of PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD can commonly lead to substance misuse and addiction. It’s only natural to want to self-medicate pain and trauma, but it can only provide temporary relief. In fact, it typically worsens the long-term …

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3 Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

At Washburn House, an addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we use various therapeutic modalities to help our clients on their path to recovery. One of the most effective therapies we use is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). To learn about the many benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy, contact us at 855.298.3104. Our cognitive-behavioral therapy is designed to …

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3 Benefits of an Inpatient Treatment Program

Drug and alcohol addiction can devastate your life, but with professional treatment, you can reclaim your health and happiness. Although you might be ready to get help for addiction, you may be confused by your treatment options. An inpatient treatment program is the most intensive option to help you overcome addiction. But is the right …

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How Can Mental Health Issues Cause Problems with Addiction

Substance abuse and mental health issues are closely linked. And if you have one of these conditions, you are at a higher risk of developing the other. More than one-third of people with addiction also have a mental illness. That does not mean everyone addicted to drugs or alcohol has a co-occurring mental health issue. …

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5 Non-addictive Anxiety Medications

5 Non-Addictive Anxiety Medications

Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental illnesses in the US, affecting millions of people in the country. If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you know that it can impact every area of your life. With symptoms like panic attacks, rapid heart rate, trembling, and sweating, anxiety can be debilitating. Medication is one effective …

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Unrealistic Expectations In Addiction Recovery

The “Expectation vs. Reality” memes circulating social media. These show side-by-side comparisons that illustrate discrepancies in how we think things should go versus how they actually turn out. It usually elicits a few chuckles from those scrolling by. This is also a good image of what it’s like when one’s expectations in addiction recovery do …

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6 Different Ways of Coping with Loneliness During Quarantine

Being quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t easy. Isolation brings about loneliness, and loneliness can bring about symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. As a result, many are looking for ways of coping with loneliness during quarantine. There is no single best way to get through this period of isolation. But you can employ various …

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