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The Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Addiction

The Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Addiction

Updated on 2/7/2023 Eating disorders often work in conjunction with substance use, as both are self-destructive behaviors that cause changes in...

Does Relapse Mean I've Failed?

Does Relapse Mean I’ve Failed in Addiction Recovery?

Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Although the goal of sobriety and recovery is to avoid substance use...

What Is Nicotine Addiction?

What Is Nicotine Addiction?

Updated on 4/13/2023 Many people often underestimate nicotine and its addictive properties, resulting in unmanaged substance use disorder (SUD) as well...

Levels of Care in Addiction Recovery

Levels of Care in Addiction Recovery

Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Addiction affects everyone differently, which means effective treatment must be individualized to...

Chronic Pain and Addiction

Chronic Pain and Addiction

Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Chronic pain occurs when physical pain is long-lasting, can be hard to...

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...

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...

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...

Why Addiction Affects Everyone Differently

Why Addiction Affects Everyone Differently

Updated on 12/12/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Watching someone struggle with addiction can be overwhelming and confusing when you...

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Talking to Someone You Love About Addiction

Updated on 1/31/2023 This blog provides tips for anyone with loved ones struggling with addiction and provides insights on how to...