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At Prosperity Haven, we believe one of the best ways to fight addiction is by understanding your opponent. That’s why we’re committed to educating our community and providing resources so that you can arm yourself against substance abuse with knowledge. Our blog features articles on various topics related to addiction recovery, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment strategies, tools and techniques, support systems, and much more.

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How Opioid Abuse Became a Crisis

The Story of How Opioid Abuse Became A Crisis September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment We’ve all heard the phrases “the opioid crisis” or “the opioid epidemic,” especially here in Ohio, where prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl have ravaged our communities for years. At Prosperity Haven, we believe that to be part of the solution, we have to understand the problem, and how to address the root causes. To tell this story, we’d like to lay out for you …

The Most Common Dual Diagnosis Cleveland

Understanding and Treating the Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders in Cleveland October 6, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Mental illness and addiction often go hand-in-hand — so frequently, in fact, that most addiction treatment now also calls for therapy for co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnoses). Nearly one third of all people with any mood disorder also have a substance use disorder (SUD). [1] Whether the mental illness leads to the SUD, or vice versa, they’re heavily linked. Below, you can …
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Adderall Abuse

ADDERALL ABUSE IN CLEVELAND: ARE COLLEGE STUDENTS AT RISK? September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment In a world full of distractions, it can be harder than ever to concentrate. We often feel overloaded, overstimulated, and overwhelmed by the amount of information available to us. Then, when you add the pressure of college courses, internships, and post-graduation job hunting, it’s no wonder that many college students and young professionals have turned to drugs like Adderall to improve their focus and …
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Are There Substance Abuse Classes for Family Members of Addicts?

Substance abuse is traditionally thought of as a family disease. Like any other disease that besets a family member, substance abuse affects the daily lives of other people in a household as well, even those who abstain from all substances. Millions of families ever year find themselves embroiled in a tragic scenario whereby their loved one suffers from a substance abuse difficulty. Whether it’s opiate addiction or alcoholism, it takes a devastating toll on family mental and sometimes even physical …
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What Happens if You Miss Court Mandated Substance Abuse Classes?

When someone is sentenced for a drug charge, they often receive something called an alternate sentence. Instead of going to prison, the perpetrator is sentenced to a variety of court-ordered classes and community action programs. Court-mandated substance abuse classes are a way for the court to heal a drug addict instead of punishing them, but the treatment itself can feel like a punishment to an addict who’s not ready to get help yet. If an addict misses a court-mandated substance …
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What Kind of Outpatient Programs Near Me Should I Look At For Xanax Addiction?

If you are reading this information, you or someone you love likely has a Xanax addiction issue. If that is the case, it’s very unfortunate that you are having to go through whatever it is that’s hurting you. With that said, it’s a positive sign that you are looking for information. Based on the article headline, we assume you are interested in finding information about outpatient treatment. Before we get started, we want to impress upon that residential or inpatient …