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Prescription Drug Rehab: Getting the Help You Need

If you’re struggling with an addiction to a medication your doctor gave you, prescription drug rehab at Memphis Recovery Centers can be the answer to getting healthy again. There’s no need to settle for a life of addiction when you have options. Our team ensures you have the opportunity to begin the road to recovery,…

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Signs You Need Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Alcohol is widely used across the country. Unfortunately, millions of those alcohol consumers end up with serious drinking problems. If you’re affected by such problems, it’s time to consider an alcohol addiction treatment program. But how can you tell if you need alcohol addiction treatment? Many signs or symptoms can indicate that you are a…

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September Is National Recovery Month

Every September, local and national organizations across the U.S. take part in National Recovery Month. This is a month dedicated to highlighting the many benefits of modern substance and mental health treatment. At Memphis Recovery Centers, we actively promote involvement in National Recovery Month. That’s true because its mission dovetails perfectly with the goals of…

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Difference Between Codeine vs. Hydrocodone

It is common after a serious injury or disease to need to take pain medications. Two of the most common are codeine and hydrocodone. Both of these drugs are opioids. They are prescription medications often given for short-term use in serious cases. So, what is the difference between codeine vs. hydrocodone? No matter which one…

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What Is an Outpatient Program?

Since substance abuse and addiction are highly individual problems, there will always be a need for a wide variety of treatment options and settings. For example, both inpatient and outpatient rehab settings offer profound immediate and future benefits. What is an outpatient program? What are the benefits associated with this treatment option? At Memphis Recovery…

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Physical and Psychological Effects of Heroin

The effects of heroin are one of the main reasons that so many people struggle to get sober. The physical and psychological effects are challenging to deal with once you become dependent. One of the reasons there’s such a stigma surrounding addiction is that people don’t understand these effects. However, understanding the devastating physical and…

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How Music and Art Can Promote Long-Term Recovery

When you’re recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, it helps to have a wide range of resources available. The main treatments used in recovery programs include both medication and psychotherapy. Today, there is also an increasing use of additional options, known as complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM. Paired with primary treatments, these options offer…