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  • A Young Man with Substance Abuse and Comorbidity of Multiple Paraphilia: A Case Report

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    Farzaneh Dehghani1 , * , Azadeh Rahavi1 , Reza Bidaki1 , 2 Department of Psychiatry, Research Center of Addiction and Behavioral Sciences, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran2 Diabetes Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran* Corresponding Author: Department of Psychiatry, Research Center of Addiction and Behavioral Sciences, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran. E-mail: dehghanifarzane@yahoo.com Abstract Introduction:…

  • Addressing the Unique Challenges of COVID-19 for People in Recovery

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    By Dr. Nora Volkow September is Recovery Month, an occasion to focus on the needs of the millions of people in the U.S. living with a substance use disorder (SUD) as well as celebrate those who are trying or succeeding in putting drug use behind them. The stress and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic are…

  • 8 Substance Abuse Nursing Care Plans

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    Nurselabs.com What is Substance Abuse? Drug abuse and drug dependence represent different ends of the same disease process. Drug abuse is an intense desire to use increasing amounts of a particular substance or substances to the exclusion of other activities. Drug dependence is the body’s physical need, or addiction, to a specific agent. There is therefore virtually no difference between…

  • Matthew Perry Reveals He Nearly Died After Opioid Abuse Burst His Colon

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    Dan Ladden-Hall – News Correspondent for the Daily Beast Actor Matthew Perry has revealed that he almost died when his colon burst as a result of opioid abuse, with doctors telling his loved ones that it was extremely unlikely that he would survive. The “Friends” star, 53, made the startling admission in an interview with People publishedWednesday about his…

  • Another Tragic Epidemic: Suicide

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    Suicide rates have been rising for two decades in the U.S. Will the pandemic make things worse? By Claudia Wallis PREFACE: If you or a loved one is going through thoughts of suicide you can call 911 or if you need to talk to someone first call Lifeline at 988. If you are a Veteran with…

  • THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ADDICTION RECOVERY

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    Recover Research Institute Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in addiction. In this section, we will provide updates of current research on addiction, recovery, and the brain.  CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: NEUROTRANSMITTERS, AGONISTS, & ANTAGONISTS 3 Key Points to Understand the Brain and Addiction: 1.…

  • Oct 11th 2022

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] RESEARCH ABOUT RECOVERY BY PEOPLE IN RECOVERY (BEST AND COLLEAGUES) 4/22/2022 by William L. Whitehttps://www.chestnut.org/ The international recovery advocacy (and peer recovery support) movement is marked by the proliferation of grassroots recovery community organizations (RCOs) that are distinct from traditional addiction treatment organizations and recovery mutual aid societies. The broad array of activities of…

  • 6 of the Hardest Drugs to Quit

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    Edited by:Marisa Crane, B.S. Updated Apr 4, 2022 Publisher notes: When you sign up for HereNOW Help you can utilize our tools to set a clear path to addiction recovery, here are some benefits of our app. MEASURE OUTCOMESDo assessments, create treatment plans, set goals and track progress. Explore & export all user data. INCREASE REFERRALSEngage…

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abusers

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Linda A. Dimeff, Ph.D.1 and Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D.2 Articles from Addiction Science & Clinical Practice are provided here courtesy of BioMed Central Note from the publisher John Riley for HereNOW Help Full disclosure: I have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and I am also a recovering alcoholic and I find this scholary article very insightful and correct…

  • Personal Recovery in Individuals Diagnosed with Substance use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image custom_src=”https://herenowhelp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ADHD-weiss-addiction-Substance-Use-disorders-682×510-1.jpg”][vc_column_text] ADHD And Substance Abuse. Articles, Blog Posts And Books I   Linda M.KronenbergabRoelieneVerkerk-TammingacPeter J.J.GoossensdefWimvan den BrinkgTheovan Achterbergfhi The process of personal recovery in people diagnosed with substance use disorder and comorbid attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was mapped. Pervasive Developmental Disorder Rare pervasive developmental disorder that typically affects females that is…