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Does Alcohol Amplify Depression Symptoms?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 13, 2021 Updated: July 28, 2021 Depression and alcohol abuse affects millions of people worldwide. While it cannot be said that one causes the other, the two are deeply interconnected. Estimates predict that nearly one-third of people who suffer from major depression also have an alcohol use…

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Staying Sober on Memorial Day

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 31, 2021 Updated: September 7, 2023 Observed the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a federal holiday to honor and mourn American military personnel who have died in the line of duty. Memorial Day is also widely observed as the unofficial start of summer, usually celebrated…

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What Does The Future of Addiction Recovery Look Like?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 11, 2020 Updated: January 25, 2021 It is hard to say exactly what will happen in the future when it comes to addiction recovery. There are many variables to consider; however, science-based theories, along with holistic approaches, are still presumed to be in play. For individuals and…

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Facts About the Brain Science of Addiction

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: October 25, 2020 Updated: September 7, 2023 When we take medications, they often work by directly affecting how our brain chemistry operates. In the case of pain relief, medications block receptors in the brain so that individuals experience less discomfort as they heal from surgery or medical treatment.…

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5 Recovery Basics You Should Know

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: October 25, 2020 Updated: November 11, 2020 Before you choose a rehab program or treatment facility, you need to know the basics of recovery. This includes learning about who needs addiction treatment, what happens during the process, and more. At Harmony Hills, we can guide you through addiction recovery basics…