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Your Guide to Compassionate Drug Withdrawal Management Options

This is a critical window when medical supervision becomes especially important. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically fall into several categories, ranging from mild to severe. Recognizing these signs early can help you or a loved one seek appropriate care. Our dedicated staff in Medford, MA, brings expertise and compassion to your recovery process. Your first appointment […]

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How to Get Rid of a Caffeine Headache

Headaches are among the most common symptoms of caffeine withdrawal, along with tiredness, fatigue, decreased alertness, decreased energy, and difficulty concentrating. According to the National Headache Foundation, the ethanol component of alcoholic beverages may cause the body to lose fluid. Dehydration, a change in the balance of body water and essential nutrients, results. This affects

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Gifts for a Recovering Alcoholic or Addict Get Our Ideas

Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,” have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk,  “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong,” is one of the most viewed talks of all time. Music has a profound impact on mood and

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Can a tolerance break rejuvenate the effects of cannabis?

Many medical patients wish to derive the benefits of THC (pain relief, for instance), but they have a hard time dealing with THC’s side effects of impairment and brain fog. Once a person develops a sufficient level of tolerance, it is possible to reap the medical benefits of cannabis in the absence of unwanted impairment.

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Kidney pain after drinking alcohol: Causes and complications

If you believe you are having kidney pain after drinking alcohol, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider. Seeking professional medical care sooner than later can help you get an accurate diagnosis of what is causing your kidney pain. They will assist you in introducing an individualized treatment plan that will relieve your symptoms and

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Types of Alcohol Addiction: The 5 Subtypes Science Says You Need to Know

Generally, this group does not have a family history of alcoholism and seldom seeks help or treatment for their own drinking. Behavioral treatments—also known as alcohol counseling, or talk therapy, and provided by licensed therapists—are aimed at changing drinking behavior. Examples of behavioral treatments are brief interventions and reinforcement approaches, treatments that build motivation and

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