Dual Diagnosis: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Addiction A dual diagnosis during a substance abuse battle can make the fight seem that much more difficult. Dual diagnosis often points to a connection between the addiction and the mental or physical health condition. It’s critical to treat both the addiction and the condition in a dual diagnosis…
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Why Experts Call Addiction A “Cycle” People often discuss addiction as a cycle – an endless hamster wheel that can feel impossible to escape. Addiction, treatment, trigger, relapse, and addiction…does it ever end? Luckily, recovery is attainable with the right support system and treatment program. The first step toward recovery may be admitting you have…
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New York City is no stranger to drug and alcohol abuse, but the rates of binge drinking, alcoholism, and alcohol-related deaths have risen alarmingly in the last two decades. From 2000 to 2009, the alcohol abuse rates In NYC and related hospital visits increased more than 36 percent. The city recorded 8,840 alcohol consumption-related hospital visits…
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The issue of children playing too many video games has been a concern of parents for as long as the devices have been on the market. Too much screen time can lead to a lack of exercise, outdoor activity, and fresh air. Studies have connected staring at screens with negative effects on school performance, behavior,…
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At The Dunes East Hampton, we know how important it is to have the right people involved in your recovery. You need a team of knowledgeable professionals, but they must also take an interest in your situation and yearn for your success. It’s a very specific recipe, and that’s why we’ve crafted one of the…
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