Meredith Watkins
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American Addiction Centers (AAC)
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.
About
Meredith Watkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in dual diagnosis and eating disorders. She is a seasoned writer and editor who has worked as a clinical editor for online addictions journals and websites. Meredith has also ghostwritten for numerous medical and addictions professionals.
Credentials
- Master's in Psychology
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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- Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers and Rehab Programs
- Teen Addiction & Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs)
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- What Are the Newest Ways Teens Abuse Substances?
- Mistakes Parents Make About Their Kids' Drug Abuse
- Common Risk Factors for Adolescent Addiction
- How to Cope as a Parent Watching Your Child Struggle with Addiction
- The Correlation between Divorce and Adolescent Substance Abuse
- Parents’ Resource Guide
- The Causes of Eating Disorders and Co-Occurring Substance Abuse
- Understanding Bipolar Disorders & Co-Occurring Substance Abuse
- Can Anxiety Issues Be the Cause of a Substance Abuse Issue?
- Self-Medicating Depression with Drugs or Alcohol - Signs and Symptoms
- Adult ADHD and Addiction - Are You Suffering?
- Things to Know About Sports & Eating Disorders
- Porn Addiction Helplines
- Social Media and Body Image
- The 10 Most Abused Drugs by Teens
- How to Stop Gambling
- Teen Drug and Alcohol Statistics and Information
- Ecstasy and MDMA Treatment
- Getting Help for a Porn Addiction
- Porn Addiction Relapse
- Eating Disorder Aftercare Treatment Programs
- Treatment Glossary Page
- The Importance of Healthy Relationships in Staying Sober
- Happy Hour Without the Booze
- Aftercare Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
- How to Stay Sober and Drug-Free in College
- Fentanyl, Teens, and the Deadly Consequences
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- Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Right for Me?
- FAQs for Addiction Specialists
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- FAQs About Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Consequences of Teen Substance Abuse
- Resources on How to Prevent Violence
- Behavioral Health Hotlines
- How to Help an Drug Addict or Alcoholic Teen
- How to Help an Addict or Alcoholic Girlfriend
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- The Stages of Alcoholism - Signs, Effects, and Treatment
- How to Help a Drug Addict or Alcoholic Family Member
- How to Help an Addict or Alcoholic Child
- Symptoms of Xanax Overdose and Treatment
- What Are the Symptoms of a Suboxone Overdose?
- The Short and Long-Term Effects of Opiate Use
- Gambling Addiction Hotlines
- Hotlines for Resources About Eating Disorders
- 24-Hour Helpline Numbers for Prescription Drugs Abuse and Addiction
- Meth Addiction Hotlines
- Free Marijuana Abuse 24/7 Hotline Number for Crisis and Help
- Free 24-Hour Crystal Meth Addiction Helpline
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- Clonidine Overdose Symptoms and Treatment
- Get Emergency Treatment for Clonazepam Overdose Symptoms
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- Acamprosate Overdose Symptoms and Treatment
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- What are the Symptoms of a Cocaine Overdose?
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- 12-Step Behavioral Addiction Support Groups
- 12 Steps & Alcoholics Anonymous: Traditions, Promises & Alternatives
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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- Luxury Rehab Centers Near Me for Drug & Alcohol Addiction
- Holistic Addiction Treatment Programs & Rehab Centers Near Me
- Deciding Which Recovery Support Program Suits You
- Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Therapy
- Inpatient Rehab Near Me (Live-In Addiction Treatment)
- Behavioral Addiction Rehabilitation Programs Near Me
- Understanding Confidentiality & Privacy Guidelines
- What to Expect on Your First Day at Rehab
- How Much Does Rehab Cost? Rehab Programs Cost Details
- Co-occurring Disorder Assessment
- Workaholics Anonymous
- Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
- Sexaholics Anonymous
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- What to Know About Debtors Anonymous
- Clutterers Anonymous
- What to Expect at a Codependents Anonymous Meetings
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- Teens with Discipline Problems
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- How Teens Are Exposed to Drugs and Alcohol
- Resources for Teens About Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Teen Drug Rehab Treatment
- Help for Parents with Troubled Teenagers
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- Mixing Drugs and Alcohol
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- Alcoholism Statistics and Important Facts
- What Causes Alcoholism?
- Drugs, Alcohol, and Behavioral Health Q & A
- Addiction Glossary of Terms, Phrases, and Definitions
- Treatment Options for a Fentanyl Addiction
- Treatment Options for Methadone Addiction
- What is Clonidine?
- Butalbital Addiction Treatment
- Dextroamphetamine Addiction Treatment
- Getting Treatment for a Diazepam Addiction
- Getting Treatment for a Codeine Addiction
- Work Addiction Signs, Effects, and How to get Help
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- What Is Gambling Addiction?
- What Is Porn Addiction?
- Amphetamine Abuse and Addiction
- What Is Sex Addiction?
- Exercise Addiction
- Can You Have a Shopping Addiction?
- What You Need to Know About Internet Addiction
- Video Game Addiction
- Treatment Options for Alprazolam Addiction
- What is Behavioral Addiction?
- What is Behavioral Health?
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- Chemical Addiction and Chemical Dependency Treatment Centers
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American Addiction Centers (AAC)
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.