Why the Impact of Drugs is Worse, and More Damaging, For Teens Than Adults
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It’s pretty well-known that teenagers are impulsive, emotional rather than logical, and tend to act without thinking of the long-term [...]
Save the Date: Horizon’s Annual Wellness Walk
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Let’s come together to spread awareness, show support and provide HOPE to all! On Sunday, September 18, 2016, we will hold [...]
Think before you drink this holiday season
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The U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that 40% of traffic-related deaths during Christmas and New [...]
How does Addiction Develop?
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For those individuals watching a loved one spiral into drug overuse, the concept of drug addiction can seem incomprehensible. We [...]
The science behind drug abuse and addiction
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Substance dependence, also known as drug dependence, happens when long-term changes occur in the brain causing it to adapt to [...]
Is addiction a disease?
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For many years, both scientists and the general population were under a misapprehension that drug addicts were morally flawed individuals [...]
Ask Horizon: Do I need a 12-Step Program and Counseling?
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Q: My name is Jane and I’m an alcoholic. I’ve been going to AA and have recently started private counseling. Do [...]
The importance of primary and behavior health integration
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Did you know that people with mental illnesses die earlier than the general population, and often experience co-occurring health conditions? [...]
Horizon in the News
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Set your DVRs or mark your calendars — Horizon Health Services will be featured on local news stations in the [...]