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HALT: The Dangers of Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, and Tiredness

The key to maintaining a life in recovery is a combination of self-care and self-awareness. By taking care of ourselves and recognizing certain signs, we can prevent...

Substance Abuse In Nursing – Why It happens

Why do some nurses have Substance Abuse problems? People are often surprised to learn that substance abuse in nursing is fairly common. Especially when they’re in the...

The Most Important Gift You Can Give This Season

If your family member has a problem with drugs or alcohol, getting treatment sooner than later is very important. While there will never be a “perfect time” to get...

Why PTSD Can Lead to Addiction

Formerly called shell shock, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was once believed to only affect war veterans. Today, we know much more about this complex mental...

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: What’s the difference?

When looking into addiction treatment programs, it’s important to know the difference between inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. While both programs have a lot in...

Back to School and Drugs – How to Be Proactive in Preventing Drug Use

For most teens, going back to school evokes all kinds of emotions, from excitement to fear and anxiety. School also brings increased stress due to peer pressure. It’s...

Marijuana: it’s more dangerous than you think

Is Marijuana Dangerous? While marijuana has been a hot topic lately marijuana is still an addictive drug that has harmful effects, that can cause brain...

Why Outpatient Therapy Prevents Relapses

Whether you are just starting treatment or transferring from another level of care, Relapse is something everyone fears. At Bradford Health, we do everything in our...

The Power of Family in Addiction Treatment

Anyone who has ever had a loved one with an addiction problem knows that it affects the whole family. However, when it comes to treatment, families don’t always get...

What is Polysubstance Abuse?

Sometimes you instinctively know something isn’t quite right with a friend, a family member or colleague. You suspect potential drug or alcohol use but you feel...

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