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Chronic Pain and Addiction

Chronic Pain and Addiction

Content updated on 03/29/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Chronic pain occurs when physical pain is long-lasting, can be hard...

The Dangers of Self-Medicating

The Dangers of Self-Medicating

Updated on 07/03/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Regardless of why a person drinks alcohol or uses...

What Is Psychological Dependence?

What Is Psychological Dependence?

Updated on 02/19/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. When a person thinks of dependence on alcohol or other drugs, physical...

Risk Factors for Developing Addiction

Risk Factors for Developing Addiction

Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Many people believe that the main factor that plays into the development...

Drinking In College: When Should You Be Concerned?

Drinking in College: When Should You Be Concerned?

Updated on 09/12/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Teens and young adults rarely consider their drinking habits...

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5 Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

Updated on 12/05/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Why Choose an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Typically, mental health and addiction...

Why Is Spirituality Important in Recovery?

Why Is Spirituality Important in Recovery?

Updated on 08/02/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Addiction is much more than a loss of control...

Why Do People Use Drugs?

Why Do People Use Drugs?

Updated on 01/25/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Drugs have been around for thousands of years. This means that drug...

How to Manage Triggers & Cravings in Addiction Recovery

Managing Triggers & Cravings in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 2/7/2023 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC This blog discusses internal and external triggers and cravings...

Using Mindfulness to Cope in Addiction Recovery

Using Mindfulness to Cope in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 1/31/2023 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC If you know a thing or two about mental...