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Can You Use Medicaid for Detox in New Mexico?

Using Medicaid Insurance for Alcohol And Drug Treatment in New Mexico

You have finally hit that important milestone in your recovery: accepting the need for detox and getting professional help at an addiction treatment facility. The problem is that you don't want to go to just any facility. Instead, it's crucial...

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What Are The Early Warning Signs of Psychosis?

Recognizing The Symptoms of Psychosis and When to Get Help

Your loved one hasn't been acting the same lately, and you are not sure what could have caused such a sudden and marked shift. Getting help is crucial to restoring them to the person you know and love (and reconnecting them...

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Can Gaslighting Cause Trauma?

Identifying The Symptoms of Gaslighting and Where to Seek Help

Although references seem to be everywhere these days, ‘gaslighting’ is a relatively new word, less than a hundred years old. The ‘origin story’ for the term gaslighting comes from a 1938 play (and 1944 film adaptation) called Gaslight. A husband distorts...

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Does Heavy Drinking Cause Prostate Problems?

The Effects of Alcohol on the Risk of Prostate Cancer

Whether it's a glass of wine with dinner or a beer at the pub, alcohol is everywhere. As the most popular social drug, it's often enjoyed without thinking about its side effects. However, heavy or binge drinking can cause severe damage...

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How Long Does a Psych Evaluation Take?

What to Expect During A Psychological Evaluation

You are sure to have many questions leading up to psychological testing, and one of the most important is this - how long does a psych evaluation take? As you try to fit this evaluation process into your schedule, and as you mentally prepare for...

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How to Wean Off Alcohol

Guidance on Safely And Effectively Tapering Alcohol Consumption

Alcoholism isn't easy to quit. If you have been consuming an inordinate amount of alcohol in a short duration of time, it is more than likely that you have developed physical and psychological dependence. If you want to cut off your alcohol dependence, you...

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Is PTSD A Disability in New Mexico and the US?

What are the Disability Qualifications for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Each year, PTSD affects millions of Americans. The crippling PTSD symptoms leave many wondering: "Is PTSD a disability?" The answer is yes, as it is classified as a medical condition. Federal and state programs consider it a disability and offer trauma and...

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