Natalee Serrels

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She joined Guardian Recovery Network in 2022 as a freelance writer specializing in addiction and mental health. She lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan, with her husband, 16-year-old son, and two cats.

  • Natalee Serrels graduated in 2013 with a master’s degree in psychology.

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What is Maine’s Prescription Monitoring Program?

October 1st, 2022|Comments Off on What is Maine’s Prescription Monitoring Program?

Addiction Treatment Options Opioid Dependence & Recovery Prescription drug misuse is currently one of the most severe public health threats in the state of Maine. Over the course of the past decade, rates of ...

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Why Can’t I Stay Sober?

March 25th, 2022|Comments Off on Why Can’t I Stay Sober?

Why Can't I Stay Sober? How to Overcome Addiction For those struggling with a substance use disorder, getting sober is likely the most challenging thing they will ever have to do. Addiction is ...

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Why is Alcohol So Addictive?

December 20th, 2021|Comments Off on Why is Alcohol So Addictive?

Alcohol Abuse & Dependence  What Makes Alcohol Addictive? Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder, is a medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of alcohol despite negative consequences. Alcohol addiction is a chronic ...

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The Difference Between Hydrocodone & Oxycodone

November 9th, 2021|Comments Off on The Difference Between Hydrocodone & Oxycodone

Addiction Treatment Options Opioid Dependence & Recovery In the mid-1990s, major pharmaceutical companies developed prescription painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone and began pitching them to medical professionals across the country. They marketed these ...

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How Do I Pay for Detox?

October 27th, 2021|Comments Off on How Do I Pay for Detox?

Addiction Treatment Questions Paying for Medical Detox You have been struggling with an addictive disorder for a significant amount of time. Substance use has started to take over your life, and you are ...

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Am I an Addict?

October 19th, 2021|Comments Off on Am I an Addict?

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Signs & Symptoms Am I Addicted? What is addiction, and how can you tell if you’ve been struggling with a diagnosable substance use disorder? Addiction is a chronic health ...