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Adderall Side Effects: Understanding the Risks and Finding Affirming Support for Recovery

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What is Trauma Bonding?

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Poppers And Sex

How Lesbian Individuals Can Manage Stress and Anxiety Without Marijuana Inspire Recovery

How Lesbian Individuals Can Manage Stress and Anxiety Without Marijuana

How To Help a gay person With A Prescription Addiction Inspire Recovery

How To Help a Gay Person With a Prescription Addiction

Can LGBTQ+ People Who Recover From Cocaine Addiction Ever Go Back to Casual Use Inspire Recovery

Can LGBTQ+ People Who Recover From Cocaine Addiction Ever Go Back to Casual Use?

Designer Drugs Inspire Recovery

Designer Drugs

What Are the Best Mindfulness Practices for LGBTQ Addiction Recovery Inspire Recovery

What Are the Best Mindfulness Practices for LGBTQ Addiction Recovery?

The Importance of Peer Support in LGBTQ+ Addiction Recovery Inspire Recovery

The Importance of Peer Support in LGBTQ+ Addiction Recovery

Treating Substance Use Disorder with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for LGBTQ+ People Inspire Recovery

Treating Substance Use Disorder with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for LGBTQ+ People

How Meditative Therapy Helps LGBTQ+ People in Addiction Inspire Recovery

How Meditative Therapy Helps LGBTQ+ People in Addiction

Finding a Great Addiction Counselor On The Path to Recovery As An LGBTQ+ Person Inspire Recovery

Finding a Great Addiction Counselor On The Path to Recovery As An LGBTQ+ Person

What to Do When an LGBTQ+ Alcoholic Relapses Inspire Recovery

What to Do When an LGBTQ+ Alcoholic Relapses

What To Know About Substance Use Addiction As An LGBTQ+ Person Inspire Recovery

What To Know About Substance Use Addiction As An LGBTQ+ Person?

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Smoke and Mirrors: Homophobia Role in LGBTQ+ Marijuana Use

HEALTHY COPING MECHANISMS ALTERNATIVES TO SUBSTANCE USE FOR LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS INSPIRE RECOVERY

HEALTHY COPING MECHANISMS: ALTERNATIVES TO SUBSTANCE USE FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS

IDENTITY, SHAME, AND SUBSTANCE USE HOW CBT CAN HELP LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS BREAK THE CYCLE INSPIRE RECOVERY

IDENTITY, SHAME, AND SUBSTANCE USE: HOW CBT CAN HELP LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS BREAK THE CYCLE

BEYOND SOBRIETY SUPPORTING LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND WELLNESS Inspire Recovery

BEYOND SOBRIETY: SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND WELLNESS

The Importance of Safe Spaces in LGBTQIA+ Addiction Recovery Inspire Recovery

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The Importance of Safe Spaces in LGBTQIA+ Addiction Recovery

Harvey Milk - LGBTQ History Month - Inspire Recovery

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Celebrating Resilience and Diversity: Inspire Recovery Marks LGBTQ History Month 2023

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Meth Addiction Rehab for Gay Men

Alcohol Treatment Program for LGBTQ Inspire Recovery

Alcohol Treatment Program for LGBTQ Individuals

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LGBT Substance Abuse

The LGBTQ+ Community and Substance Abuse: Understanding the Risks and Seeking Treatment

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The LGBTQ+ Community and Substance Abuse: Understanding the Risks and Seeking Treatment

Life After Treatment: Building a Fulfilling and Sober Life as an LGBTQ Person

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Life After Treatment: Building a Fulfilling and Sober Life as an LGBTQ Person

12-Step Programs and the LGBTQ Community

12-Step Programs and the LGBTQ Community: Examining the Benefits and Overcoming Challenges

Lesbian Specific Addiction Treatment

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Lesbian Specific Addiction Treatment

Art therapy in recovery

5 creative ways to support your recovery

Don’t Say Gay

Hope In Recovery in the Wake of “Don’t Say Gay”

Larry Cassenti Testimonial for Inspire Recovery

Alumni Voices, Blog

I was really scared and still struggling with my sexuality

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Alumni Voices, Blog

Surrendering To The Darkness of Addiction Brought Light Into His Life

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What is the drug Tina?

Why is Crystal Meth So Common in the Gay Community

Why is crystal meth so common in the gay community?

Meth Addiction Recovery for the LGBTQ Community

Meth Addiction Recovery for the LGBTQ community

Meth Addiction in Florida

Meth Addiction in Florida is Heavy Amongst the LGBTQ Community

Pride Month and its triggers for addicts

Pride Month and its Triggers for Addicts

What is Tina Drug

What is Tina Drug?

What is Chemsex

What is chemsex?

LGBTQ Addiction Statistics

LGBTQ Addiction Statistics

Guide for Family Members with Addiction

A guide for family members with LGBT loved ones

Demi Lovato Documentary

Demi Lovato Documentary – Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil

Heroin Addiction

Heroin Addiction

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab

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Crystal Meth Addiction Rehab

Dependency on opioid pain medications is one of the deadliest addictions in the United States today. Many people first receive opioids as a prescription from a physician to treat pain. These drugs are effective pain relievers but they also produce a pleasurable feeling of euphoria. Opioid pharmaceutical drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, dilaudid and others involve a high risk for addiction and the development of physical dependence. The abuse of opioid pain pills can quickly spiral out of control into a serious problem. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 9 percent of Americans have abused some form of opioid, like, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Percocet or Dilaudid, among others. There is an extremely high rate of fatal overdose from opioids due to the nature of their effects. More than half of the annual deaths from overdoses in the United States involve opioids. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows statistics marking a staggering increase in deaths caused by opioid overdoses from around 5,500 in 2001 to nearly 19,000 in 2014. Although opioids are legally used for treating pain with a doctor’s prescription, many people who suffer from chronic pain build up a tolerance to their initial dosage, causing them to become increasingly dependent on the pills in order to continue to receive pain relief. It will also take more of the drug to produce the euphoric high, for those abusing their prescriptions. Addicts may “doctor shop” for physicians that will prescribe them a greater quantity or they may turn to the streets to find opioid painkillers on the illicit market. Opioids, like some other substances, create a physical dependence in users. Without taking the drug, a user will suffer from unpleasant withdrawals symptoms which are difficult to endure. Taking the drug relieves the sickness of withdrawal. This is one of the main reasons conquering an opioid addiction is so hard for people. If you or someone you love has developed an addiction to prescription opioids, professional treatment is the safest and most effective path to recovery. The United States is currently facing a literal epidemic of widespread opioid addiction. Communities across the nation are coming together to address this pervasive and devastating illness. Call Inspire Recovery today to find solution-based answers to the questions that you have about recovering from opioid addiction or substance abuse of any kind.

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Crystal Meth Rehab Guide

Signs of Meth Use

Signs of Meth Use

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Why do people think drugs are cool?

Addiction Disease Model vs Moral Model

Addiction Disease Model vs Moral Model

LGBTQ Alcohol Rehab

LGBTQ Alcohol Rehab

LGBTQ Addiction Rehab

LGBTQ Addiction Rehab

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

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LGBT Meth Rehab Getting Help

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Self Harm

BANNING CONVERSION THERAPY FOR MINORS

Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors

Meth Use Among Gay Men

Meth Use Among Gay Men

How to Choose the Best Rehab When You’re LGBTQIA+

How to Choose the Best Rehab When You’re LGBTQIA+

Meth Addiction Rehab

Meth Addiction Rehab

How do LGBT Alcoholics Work on Recovery in Rural Areas?

How do LGBT Alcoholics Work on Recovery in Rural Areas?

About Meth Detox | Frequently Asked Questions

About Meth Detox

Rehab Romance

Rehab Romance

Coping Skills in Early Recovery

Coping Skills in Early Recovery

Inspire Spotlight Paul Zilber

Inspire Spotlight: Paul Zilber

Control – Learning to Let Go

Control – Learning to Let Go

Celebrating Holidays in Recovery

Celebrating Holidays in Recovery

Trans Experience

Trans Experience

Fentanyl in Florida

Fentanyl in Florida

Should I go to Rehab for my Crystal Meth Addiction

Should I go to Rehab for my Crystal Meth Addiction?

Do I Drink too much Alcohol

Do I Drink too much Alcohol?

West Virginia Opioid Crisis

West Virginia Opioid Crisis

Medication Assisted Treatment Debate

Medication Assisted Treatment Debate

LGBTQ Addiction Help

Is there LGBTQ Addiction Help Available?

Is there a Drug and Alcohol Rehab for People who Identify as Non-Binary

Is there a Drug and Alcohol Rehab for People who Identify as Non-Binary?

EXCLUSIVITY IN AN “ALL INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY” WHERE IS THE “T” IN LBGT

Exclusivity in an “all inclusive community” Where is the “T” in LBGT

LGB Addiction Rehab

LGB Addiction Rehab

Social Media and Recovery

Social Media and Recovery

Releasing Your Old Addiction Story

Releasing Your Old Addiction Story

Synthetic Opioids Complicate Addiction Crisis

Synthetic Opioids Complicate Addiction Crisis

Is there a Rehab that Understands People who are Gender Queer

Is there a Rehab that Understands People who are Gender Queer?

Children are Innocent Victims of Addiction Crisis

Children are Innocent Victims of Addiction Crisis

Can I go to an LGBTQ Rehab if I’m not Gay?

Can I go to an LGBTQ Rehab if I’m not Gay?

Will Health Insurance Cover the Cost of a Gay Drug Rehab Center

Will My Health Insurance Cover the Cost of a Gay Drug Rehab Center?

As a gay male, wouldn't it just be better to go Outpatient Drug Rehab?

As a gay male, wouldn’t it just be better to go Outpatient Drug Rehab?

Openly Gay Male Female Safe Go Addiction Treatment

As an Openly Gay Male or Female, is it Safe to go to an Addiction Treatment Center?

Gay Lesbian Recovery Scene Like South Florida

Inspire Recovery Gay & Lesbian Recovery

Gay Lesbian Recovery Scene Like South Florida

What Makes Gay Drug Rehab Different Than A Regular Center

What Makes Gay Drug Rehab Different Than A Regular Center?

If I go to an LGBTQ Drug Rehab will my Family know

If I go to an LGBTQ Drug Rehab will my Family know?

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Tempting Distractions

It's Beyond Political

It’s Beyond Political

Coming Out in Sports

Coming Out in Sports

When Bad News Hurts the Treatment Industry

When Bad News Hurts the Treatment Industry

Recovery through Art Therapy

Recovery through Art Therapy

Florida Governor Declares Opioid Addiction Health Emergency

Florida Governor Declares Opioid Addiction Health Emergency

Manslaughter Penalties for Drug Dealers

Manslaughter Penalties for Drug Dealers

RAISING THE BAR on EQUALITY

RAISING THE BAR on EQUALITY

How to let go of Codependency and Take Care

How to let go of Codependency and Take Care

When Addiction Wins

When Addiction Wins

Parents Who are Making a Difference

Parents Who are Making a Difference

Recovering Addicts Lead the Way

Recovering Addicts Lead the Way

LGBTQ Programs in Treatment Centers

LGBTQ Programs in Treatment Centers

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