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Guide to Prescription Drug Addiction

Guide to Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drugs are some of the most commonly used substances in the United States. Approximately 16.1 million people have misused prescriptions, including painkillers or opioids, sedatives and stimulants. These medications can drastically alter brain chemistry, increasing a person’s risk for dependence and causing health complications when attempting to quit. If you or someone you know […]

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Do People With Trauma Have a High Rate of PTSD?

All of us experience and heal our trauma in different ways. If you find yourself living in constant fear, unable to shake flashbacks, and wound up in anxiety, it’s possible you’re dealing with something larger. While not everyone with trauma will experience PTSD, it’s true that you could develop this condition if you have unhealed […]

Guide to the Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Guide to the Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Depression is more than feeling sad. It can affect the mind and body in various ways and cause symptoms that interfere with everyday life. If you notice yourself or a loved one experiencing signs and symptoms of depression, there is hope for healing.  Treatment options include natural and medical methods to treat depression symptoms. A […]

Guide to Methamphetamine Addiction

Guide to Methamphetamine Addiction

Methamphetamine is an illicit substance that’s easy to become addicted to. Approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. struggle with meth addiction, and it can wreak havoc on a person’s entire livelihood, including their social, mental and physical health.  Fortunately, several treatment options can help if you or someone you know is battling substance use disorder. Professionals […]

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What Are the Causes of Depression?

From a lack of motivation to trouble sleeping and beyond, depression affects every aspect of your life. It’s more than just feeling a little low or sad. It zaps your energy, making it difficult to fulfill your life’s purpose. People tend to isolate themselves during a bout of depression, leaving you even more cut off […]

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Can You Become Addicted to Marijuana?

Do you find it hard to settle down for the night without smoking weed? Or do you continue to use marijuana regularly even though it makes you feel out of it and unable to focus on your life’s purpose? Or maybe you’ve noticed that a social joint with friends has turned into a need for […]

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Is Trauma Related to Dysfunctional Families?

Yes, trauma is often related to dysfunctional families. That can be true at any age. As a child, trauma is often caused by family members, either through action or neglect. And as an adult, you may be drawn to people who remind you of those who hurt you before.  But you don’t have to stay […]

Does Trauma Make You More Susceptible to Addiction?

Does Trauma Make You More Susceptible to Addiction?

Many clients come to us after trying everything they can to stop an addiction. Often, they’ve already been on this journey for years on end. And while it may be the substance use or behavior that prompts them to come to rehab in the first place, what we find under the surface is always unresolved […]

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Is Trauma the Root Cause of Addiction?

At The Sanctuary, many of our clients come to us for a problem but find out its cause is what really needs healing. This is often the case with addiction, which always has trauma at its core. As humans, we all suffer from core wounds, and addiction is one strategy for coping with them. But […]