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Substance Use Disorder Archive
Horizon Continues its Expansion to Improve Access to Innovative Treatments
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Horizon has a longstanding commitment to providing expedited access to the highest quality behavioral health services through employing the most [...]
Painkiller misconceptions can be deadly
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In a special consumer report issued in July 2014, researchers revealed the dangers and misconceptions of painkiller abuse. According to [...]
Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Addiction Treatment – What’s The Difference?
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An inpatient program requires the patient to live at a facility 24 hours a day. Outpatient programs generally entail treatment [...]
The Dangers Of Binge Drinking
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Binge drinking is the most common pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States. It means drinking solely to [...]
Ask Horizon: Can I force someone to go to rehab?
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It’s extremely painful to watch a family member or other loved one struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. And it’s [...]
Prenatal addiction and postpartum services
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Although drug abuse among prenatal women is not common, the detrimental effects for women who do abuse drugs or alcohol [...]
Marijuana Legalization – Why “Legal” Doesn’t Mean “Safe” or “OK”
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New marijuana laws and changes in cultural opinion are affecting people’s attitudes towards its use. Not only are people beginning [...]
Ask Horizon – What is “rock bottom”?
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If you’re struggling with an addiction or struggling to understand an addict, you may have heard the term “rock bottom” [...]
The Basics of BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)
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If you’ve ever known anyone who was pulled over for drunk driving, or read an article about someone who was [...]