Author: Steve Windward

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Is Klonopin Addictive?

People develop substance use disorders for different reasons. Sometimes, multiple factors are at play. It can start with using drugs and alcohol in social settings.

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finding joy in sobriety​

Finding Joy in Sobriety

Key Points: Finding joy in sobriety can support recovery by promoting stress relief, physical and mental health, quality of life, and social connection.  There are

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Is Prozac Addictive?

Is Prozac Addictive?

Key Points:  Prozac is not addictive.  While it isn’t an addictive substance, prozac can cause discontinuation syndrome. Northstar Recovery can help you through prozac withdrawal

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Can Anxiety Cause High Fever?

Anxiety can cause a variety of physical symptoms that can be concerning. For example, shaking, sweating, facial flushing, rapid heartbeat, and gastrointestinal distress. But, can

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Inspiring Quotes in Recovery

Words have a great deal of power. Sometimes, a person in your life–whether that’s a therapist, a sponsor, a professor, or a friend–says something to

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How to Celebrate Recovery

How to Celebrate Recovery

In addiction recovery, it’s essential to recognize how far you’ve come and to create a life that you enjoy. Often, learning how to celebrate recovery

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