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Authoritative Information from Hired Power Experts

Recovery starts with a single step – and more often than not, that step is looking for information. Hired Power’s 20 years of experience creating better recovery solutions for families and leading compassionate care in the recovery industry has made us a trusted authority on addiction and mental health treatment. Whether you’re seeking help for your family, exploring service options or interested in starting your own journey, our blog posts can give you a better idea of what to expect. 

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How Long Has Meth Been Around?

It took 33 years for amphetamine to spark interest in the medical world. In the late 1920s, it...

Examining a Cocaine Overdose

A popular stimulant manufactured from the coca plant, cocaine causes feelings of alertness and...

Gambling Addiction Symptoms

Like alcoholics, gambling addicts are known to deny their problem, sneak around, and lie about...

Admitting That You Have An Eating Disorder

If thoughts about food and your waistline seem to be weighing too heavily on your life, you...

The Long-Term Effects of Benzodiazepine Use

Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use go beyond dependence. Long-term use of this class of drugs...

Resisting the Urge to Relapse in Crack Cocaine Recovery

If you’re trying to quit smoking crack, don’t take your intense cravings as a sign that you “can’t...

Oxycontin’s Effects on the Body

A higher dose version of Oxycontin was released in 1995 to help people who lived with pain. Since...

Is Rehab Covered by Insurance?

The cost of treatment for an addiction can feel prohibitive to many families. Long term, the costs...

Overdosing on Alcohol: The Truth About Alcohol Poisoning

Acute alcohol poisoning can be difficult to spot initially. Whether a few or several drinks were...

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