Can We Find Sobriety As A Couple?
Dealing with the addiction of a loved one is challenging, but when a couple is struggling with addiction it really gets complicated, but there is hope. A common challenge that couples living in addiction face is if only one member of the couple goes to rehabilitation and the other continues to use substances. The result […]
DOES COCAINE CAUSE FATIGUE?
The usual effects of cocaine are excessive energy, agitation, and the desire to keep going. Sleeping is the opposite of what is normally expected after using cocaine; however, it is possible to feel tired after using cocaine instead! Reasons to crash after using cocaine include: Physical exhaustion Rebounding Mixing drugs Withdrawal Cocaine could make you […]
What To Expect – Couples Treatment The Pro’s & Con’s
One of the most common questions we are asked at Asana Recovery is can a couple, who are both struggling with addiction seek treatment together. The short answer is absolutely, anyone who is reaching out for help with their addiction should never be denied the help and assistance needed to overcome and live with the […]
FIVE REASONS WHY REHAB CAN BE INEFFECTIVE
If you don’t take the right steps after rehab, the hard work can go to waste. Here are five reasons why rehab can be ineffective. Five Reasons Why Rehab Can Be Ineffective Returning to a drug inducing environment – People have a safe place when it comes to drug treatment facilities. It is a structured […]
THE FRIGHTENING REALITIES OF SHARED ADDICTION
As unusual as this may sound, shared addiction (e.g. partnerships where both individuals suffer from drug addiction and/or alcoholism) takes place more frequently than you might think. Based on a report from the National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center, women who are coping with alcohol or drug abuse are about 2 times more likely than […]
BIG INDICATORS THAT YOUR FRIEND OR LOVED ONE IS A PROBLEM DRINKER
Unfortunately, alcohol is a huge part of culture in the United States, and the connection between drinking and “having a good time” does not seem to be dying out anytime soon. After all, how many advertisements depicting couples happily drinking vodka or bourbon have you seen recently? As a result of the overhype surrounding alcohol, […]
FAMILIES OF ADDICTS
Addiction has the power to destroy families. Whether it’s a spousal relationship, parent, and child, or siblings, substance abuse will change the dynamics of familial interacts if left unchecked. With couples where one partner uses drugs or alcohol tend to be unhappy, as drug use can take over one’s life to the detriment of everything […]
A RELATIONSHIP SHOULD NEVER BRING ADDICTION
You used to think that this man was the one. He was so funny back then. The cleverness of his words, the laughter in his heart. Every time you two would get together he would open the car door. He loved to show you how much he cared. The photos on your desk show a […]
BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ADDICTION
Behavioral therapy refers to a variety of different programs that treat mental health and substance use disorders. Its goal is to identify and change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors. The idea is that all behaviors are learned, and so unhealthy behaviors can be changed. One type of behavior therapy is called contingency management. Patients receiving […]
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
Whether an individual suffers from a physical or mental condition, chances are there is a medication available to help. Doctors routinely write prescriptions on a daily basis for individuals to help them get relief from their impairments. Unfortunately, some individuals continue taking medications even after their conditions subside. Quite often, individuals abuse prescription drugs as […]
