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Category: Expert Insight

Construction Of The Addiction Process: The Building Blocks

Dr. Ashish Bhatt ❘ November 4, 2020

Each individual has building blocks that make them more or less likely to develop an addiction, such as genetics and environment.

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Positive And Negative Reinforcement: The Pursuit Of Pleasure And The Escape From Pain

Dr. Ashish Bhatt ❘ October 23, 2020

The reasons someone starts and continues using drugs depends on the individual, and may be influenced by positive or negative reinforcements.

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Chemical Communicators: How Drugs Speak To The Brain

Dr. Ashish Bhatt ❘ October 19, 2020

Throughout the brain and CNS, chemical communicators are passed along to carry information, and imbalances in these chemicals can lead to serious issues.

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Definitions Of Addiction: Historical Views Versus Today’s Views

Dr. Ashish Bhatt ❘ October 14, 2020

The definitions of addiction have changed throughout the years since the classification of substance use disorders began in the early 19th century.

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Introducing Dr. Ashish Bhatt

Hayley Hudson ❘ September 15, 2020

Dr. Bhatt is an eminently qualified medical professional; his expertise could be of great value to you, particularly if you face addiction.

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Psychoactive Substances

Cindy Hardy ❘ January 20, 2020

Psychoactive substances are drugs which alter a person's brain chemistry. They include depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and inhalants.

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Benefits Of Recovery vs. Discomfort Of Withdrawal

Cindy Hardy ❘ January 20, 2020

During detox and recovery, withdrawal involves discomfort, but the benefits of overcoming addiction far outweigh withdrawal pains.

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Difficulty Trusting Yourself And Others In Recovery

Cindy Hardy ❘ January 9, 2020

A life of addiction can make it difficult to trust yourself or to believe others, but the success of recovery depends on opening yourself to feedback.

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Fear In The Early Stages Of Recovery

Cindy Hardy ❘ January 9, 2020

A life of addiction involves fear, and the prospect of starting recovery might be frightening. However, overcoming fear is the key to finding freedom.

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Category: Expert Insight

Construction Of The Addiction Process: The Building Blocks

Positive And Negative Reinforcement: The Pursuit Of Pleasure And The Escape From Pain

Chemical Communicators: How Drugs Speak To The Brain

Definitions Of Addiction: Historical Views Versus Today’s Views

Introducing Dr. Ashish Bhatt

Psychoactive Substances

Benefits Of Recovery vs. Discomfort Of Withdrawal

Difficulty Trusting Yourself And Others In Recovery

Fear In The Early Stages Of Recovery

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Category: Expert Insight

Construction Of The Addiction Process: The Building Blocks

Positive And Negative Reinforcement: The Pursuit Of Pleasure And The Escape From Pain

Chemical Communicators: How Drugs Speak To The Brain

Definitions Of Addiction: Historical Views Versus Today’s Views

Introducing Dr. Ashish Bhatt

Psychoactive Substances

Benefits Of Recovery vs. Discomfort Of Withdrawal

Difficulty Trusting Yourself And Others In Recovery

Fear In The Early Stages Of Recovery

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