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Having to send a child to a drug rehab treatment facility is perhaps one of the most challenging decisions a parent might have to make. Parenting is difficult in general

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Visiting a Loved One in Rehab: What Helps and What Hurts

Rehabilitation refers to a medical or psychotherapy treatment for individuals suffering from alcohol addiction, addiction to prescription medicines, or other substances (e.g., heroin, cocaine, or cannabis). The emotional, physical, and

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5 Benefits of Long-Term Inpatient Treatment for SUDs

Long-term inpatient treatment programs provide residential care around the clock for individuals struggling to manage a substance use disorder (SUD). It is a successful form of treatment because of its

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What Do Cravings Feel Like and How Do I Overcome Them?

Cravings refer to an uncontrollable desire to fulfill one’s need for a particular object or habit. As a person’s craving increases, the person loses control over the frequency and amount of

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The Effects of Trauma in Teens

Spotting the underlying trauma that oftentimes manifests itself as substance abuse can be hard. As providers, parents, and friends we see the issues that are present right now most clearly,

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The Mental Health Effects of Covid-19 on Teens

No one could have prepared for the sudden COVID crisis of 2020, and that includes our kids. It’s been undeniably hard on everyone, and when one of our greatest coping

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Mental Health Treatment at Clearfork Academy

Clearfork Academy is known for helping teens recover from substance abuse and addiction, but did you know we also offer mental health treatment? We are fully equipped with psychiatrists,  psychiatric

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