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Veterans, PTSD, Trauma and Addiction
Life after military service can carry challenges that are hard to explain from the outside. For some veterans, trauma symptoms, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, sleep problems, pain, and substance use can all become part of the same painful cycle. A veteran may drink to fall asleep, use substances to feel numb, or rely on
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How Addictive is Kratom? How to Tell if Someone Needs Help
Kratom has gained popularity in recent years as a herbal supplement marketed for energy, focus, or relief from pain and anxiety. Due to being sold legally in many states and often labeled as “natural,” it can appear harmless, especially to teens and young adults. This can make regular use seem like a casual habit rather
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What is a Sponsor in Recovery, and Why Do You Need One?
We’ve all probably heard someone being called a “sponsor” when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction recovery, but what exactly is a sponsor in recovery, and how can he or she help? By taking a closer look, we can learn just how important, if not essential, a sponsor can be in you or your…
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Does Childhood Trauma Cause Intimacy Issues?
For better or worse, our earliest relationships and experiences play an integral role in who we become as adults. Children are resilient and can learn to survive in even the worst situations, but early childhood experiences, especially traumatic ones, can have a lasting impact on who we are as individuals and how we relate to…
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The Benefits of IOPs
If you don’t need medically supervised detox services, an IOP may be able to offer all the support and resources you need for a successful recovery. An IOP can also act as a step up from regular therapy sessions if you need more resources and accountability than weekly meetings. Or an IOP is also the…
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Men-Only program Available at our Chicago outpatient center
The Meadows Outpatient Center – Chicago is excited to introduce our specialized Men-Only Program designed to help adult men face and heal from challenges and trauma in a supportive environment. Led by Primary Therapists Rebecca Muir, MSW, LSW, SSP, and Jeri Sedlacek, MA, LCPC, CAADC, PCGC, CSAT, this eight-week hybrid program offers both Partial Hospitalization
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