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What is Substance Use Disorder?

December 1, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Debra Erickson, MA, LADC, Outpatient Therapist.   Did you know that 1 in 12 American adults have a substance use disorder (SUD)?   SUD is a mental health disorder that involves the uncontrolled use of a substance. It starts with the voluntary decision to use a substance....
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5 Ways to Prevent Substance Abuse

March 18, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article are Amanda Lemire, Outpatient Therapist, and Mark Berven, SUD Program Manager.   There's no one way to stop someone from using drugs or alcohol, but there are things that everyone can implement to prevent substance abuse. Here are five ways to prevent substance abuse:  Identify Triggers  One of the first...
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