• Silhousette of man while stroking of therapy horse on meadow at sunset. Themes hippotherapy, care and friendship between people and animals.

    The Research Behind Equine-Assisted Therapy: Healing for Diverse Populations 

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    Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has gained increasing recognition as a powerful therapeutic tool, offering emotional and psychological healing for various populations. This form of treatment leverages [...]

  • Man is embracing of therapy horse on meadow at sunset. Themes hippo therapy, care and friendship between people and animals.

    Your Horse Knows You’re Dysregulated, But Do You? How Equine-Assisted Therapy Uncovers Hidden Emotions 

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    Horses are highly sensitive animals with extraordinary ability to perceive subtle environmental changes. This sensitivity makes them ideal therapy animals, as their behavior mirrors the [...]

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    Somatic Awareness: Strengthening Mind-Body Integration Through Equine-Assisted Therapy 

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    In our fast-paced, often stressful world, it’s easy to become disconnected from our bodies. We might ignore physical sensations, push through pain or numb ourselves [...]

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    What Are the Signs of Stimulant Intoxication? 

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    Stimulant intoxication is a state that occurs when an individual consumes an excessive amount of stimulant drugs, such as amphetamines, cocaine or methamphetamines. These substances [...]

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    How Long Does it Take for PCP to Leave Your System? 

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    Phencyclidine is commonly known as PCP or "angel dust." This powerful dissociative drug can cause hallucinations, distort perceptions of reality and lead to dangerous behaviors. [...]

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    Puffy Hands from Abusing Drugs

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    Puffy hands, or swelling in the hands, is a common physical symptom experienced by individuals who abuse drugs. Medically known as edema, this swelling may [...]

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    What Are Huffing Aerosol Symptoms? And Why Do People Do It? 

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    Huffing, or inhalant abuse, involves breathing in chemical vapors to achieve a high, and one of the most common substances used for this purpose is [...]

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    Does Alcohol Affect the Gallbladder?

    683 words|3.4 min read|

    Alcohol consumption can have widespread effects on the body, impacting various organ systems. But does alcohol affect the gallbladder in a significant way? While the [...]

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    Behavior of an Alcoholic: Understanding the Signs

    802 words|4 min read|

    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions of people nationwide, altering their behaviors, thoughts and lives in profound ways. The behavior of an alcoholic is often [...]

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    What Causes Alcohol Addiction?

    751 words|3.8 min read|

    Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic condition characterized by an inability to control drinking despite adverse consequences. But what [...]

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    What is Evidence-Based Treatment and How Does it Work?

    591 words|3 min read|

    At Bluff Augusta, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for individuals seeking recovery from addiction. One of the cornerstones of our approach [...]

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    Why Do I Shake When I Drink Alcohol?

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    Experiencing tremors, or shaking, after consuming alcohol can be a concerning and confusing symptom. Shaking from drinking alcohol can indicate underlying health problems or a [...]