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Doing Away with Stigma

Walking through a grocery store recently, I took my cart down an aisle in search of sweetener. i'd been to this store several times, but it was apparent someone had decided it was time to rearrange everything. My usual

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Now is the time

4 Great Reasons to Get Help for Opiate Addiction Today

October 30, 2017  |  Addiction, Counseling, Heroin, Opiates, Recovery, Rx drugs

Opiates, such as heroin, are highly addictive drugs. At first, the signs of addiction may not always be prevalent, but prolonged use of opiates can lead to tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction. Individuals

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Break free. Lose Opiods

3 Ways to Help a Loved One with Opiate Addiction

September 28, 2017  |  Addiction, Coping, Counseling, Heroin, Opiates, Recovery, Treatment

When someone is battling an addiction to opiates like heroin, their loved ones may be unsure how to address the problem. Often, the person with a substance use disorder pushes away their friends, family, and loved ones

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September is National Suicide Awareness Month

A guest blog post by Solutions Community Counseling staff Why is this important? Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among US adults, and it is the 2nd leading cause of death for American

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3 Tips for Finding Help for Opiate Addiction

3 Tips for Finding Help for Opiate Addiction

Recognizing the need to find help for an addiction to opiates is the first step on your road to recovery. No one chooses to become addicted, and the impact of addiction can affect more than just the person with a

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Disasters and Mental Health: The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Watching the news from Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, it\'s clear that the aftermath has deeply affected people living in the region. You can see the concern pretty prominently in some of the faces on the

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