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When used in connection with addiction treatment and recovery, the definition of relapse is a return to using drugs or alcohol after an attempt to

More than 40 to 60 percent of persons in recovery from substance use disorders have at least one relapse, according to the Journal of American

Whether a person is addicted to alcohol or a drug, they have an illness, a substance use disorder, which can be treated, and the patient

What is Ritalin? Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride or MPH) is the trade name for a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant primarily prescribed for people who have

Many people know about La Hacienda because of the treatment center’s 50 years of quality care for people who suffer from addiction or alcoholism. Scores

What is a Chemical Dependency Counseling? Chemical dependency counselors provide addiction treatment therapy as defined by the profession’s ethical standards and the knowledge, skills, and

What is Buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is a prescription drug used to help patients quit the use of heroin and other opioids by managing withdrawal symptoms and

What is Chemical Dependency? Chemical dependency occurs when the human body physically and/or psychologically relies on a substance, such as drug use or drinking alcohol.

What is Chemical Dependency? Chemical dependency occurs when a person becomes physically dependent on a drug or alcohol use and need certain amounts of these