Livengrin understands that gambling addiction is a serious, life-altering issue for many Pennsylvanians. The first step to getting help is a significant one, and we have compiled a list of resources to make it even easier for those wishing to start on the road to recovery. If you live in or near the Philadelphia area […]
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Caring for a person recovering from substance use disorder presents many unique challenges and frustrations. If this person is a loved one, it may be even harder to filter through the negative interactions that substance use recovery presents. Recovery is just as hard on caregivers as it is on the patients themselves. However, engaging in
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July 12th marks the 56th birthday of Livengrin. Therefore, we are taking a moment to reflect on just how far we have come. Take a look at the journey that has taken our addiction treatment into the 21st century – and beyond. A History of Treatment In 1966, North America was experiencing a breakthrough in
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The culture of drug abuse and addiction is different among the LGBTQ+ community. Trends and attitudes differ significantly from the rest of the population. An estimated 20 to 30% of the LGBTQ community abuses substances, compared to about 9% of the U.S. population as a whole.[1] Gay and bisexual men and lesbian and bisexual women
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Sometimes, drug addiction can result in certain physical and medical signs in a person. If you are worried about someone close to you struggling, there are behaviors you can look for. The following physical or medical signs may be indicative of drug addiction or abuse: Medical signs of drug addiction: Bloodshot eyes Frequent nosebleeds
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Livengrin and many other addiction recovery centers offer many kinds of group support meetings, including AA meetings (a.k.a 12 step programs).The idea of attending a 12-step program can be intimidating, especially if it is your first time. This is a quick overview to ease your nerves. When you arrive, there will typically be people sitting
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Prevalence of Substance Abuse Disorder is disproportionately high among healthcare professionals. Stress, exhaustion, and a number of other factors cause people to turn to substances to keep up or cope. As a result, according to American Addiction Centers, 4.4% of people working in healthcare have a problem with heavy alcohol consumption and 5.5% of medical
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Every April, the National Prescription Drug Takeback Day serves as a reminder of the year-round public health measures taken to safely remove and dispose of unneeded prescription medications from people’s homes to prevent abuse and circumvent opioid addiction. This short guide provides a quick look for those in our areas serves on where they can
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Statistics show that addiction treatment for professionals is more common now than ever. The professional world is faced with a lot of stressors and expectations, and different factors contribute to substance abuse. Therefore, navigating recovery in the professional world can be tricky for multiple reasons, such as a business culture of using alcohol or other
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Adding fuel to an already blazing fire, D.A.R.E. recently released a statement criticizing the hit HBO show Euphoria for “glamourizing” drug use.[1] While the subject isn’t new, the specifically graphic portrayal of addiction shown in teen and YA television today has been the subject of a lot of controversy, causing understandable worry for parents and
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