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Mental Health Evaluation

Do I Need a Mental Health Evaluation?

Have questions about your mental health? Call us at 855-430-9426 to speak with a recovery specialist. Everyone struggles with their mental health from time to time, particularly in times of heightened stress. As the world faces health concerns and economic challenges, we are all a little more on edge. But if you are experiencing negative … Continued

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Fighting The War At Home – PTSD and Substance Abuse Among Veterans

Have questions about PTSD? Call us at 855-430-9426 to speak with a recovery specialist.   Veterans and PTSD: An Overview  Although we have long known that combat exposure can trigger post-traumatic stress, recent statistics about veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan are startling: 1 in 5 of these veterans suffers from PTSD. Lacking … Continued

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Affording addiction treatment

Can I Afford Addiction Treatment?

Have questions about paying for addiction treatment? Call us at 855-430-9426 to speak with a recovery specialist. Many treatment centers accept insurance, but this isn’t the only option Flexible options, like Intensive Outpatient Programs, can help Recognizing the overall cost of addiction can also put the cost of treatment in perspective If you suffer from … Continued

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Paxil side effects

Paxil Side Effects, Uses, and Risks

Have questions about addiction? Call us at 855-430-9426 to speak with a recovery specialist. Paxil is used to treat anxiety and certain mood disorders Doctors disagree about how addictive it is, but some patience experience withdrawal symptoms To reduce Paxil side effects, you should only take Paxil as prescribed by a doctor If you experience … Continued

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Sleeping pills and alcohol

Sleeping Pills and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination

Have questions about addiction? Call us at 855-430-9426 to speak with a recovery specialist. Many people struggle with getting a quality night’s sleep. In fact, 60 million Americans have trouble getting enough shut-eye. Seeking a literal rest from insomnia, it isn’t uncommon for those battling sleep disorders to turn to medications. When used short-term and … Continued

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Injected heroin

Injected Heroin Still at an All-Time High

Have questions about heroin addiction? Call us at 855-430-9426 to speak with a recovery specialist. Despite slowing down in recent years, injected heroin use is still near an all-time high Heroin use has led to higher rates of hepatitis C Although injected heroin use is dangerous, alternatives like Fentanyl can be even more damaging Although … Continued

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Certified Peer Recovery Specialists

Finding a Family: Alumni Share How Sprout Made a Difference

Sprout Alumni become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists to Help Others Heal   When Malinque Haskins started treatment at Endeavor House, one of Sprout Health Group’s two facilities in New Jersey, he knew this time would be different. At each of the other five facilities he had gone through, a part of him would hold on … Continued

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Caffeine and Axiety

More Than Just the Jitters: Your Morning Coffee May Be Causing Anxiety

Have questions about addiction? Call us at 855-430-9426 to speak with a recovery specialist. Caffeine might be how you wake up in the morning, but it could be causing anxiety Medical professionals recommend sticking to 400 mg or less (2 cups) for most people To wake up without caffeine, consider light exercise or a glass … Continued

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Xanax

How Long Does Xanax Stay in Your System?

Xanax is a widely prescribed medication, mainly used for treating anxiety and panic disorders. Like all medications, it can remain in a person’s body for some time. If you are wondering how long Xanax stays in your system, here’s a look at what the medication does, how long it stays in the body, and how … Continued

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