BUILDING EMOTIONAL HEALTH DURING RECOVERY
During the rehabilitation process you learn a lot about addiction and the way that it relates to you. You reach recovery through physical sobriety but the most important thing it teaches you is how to control your emotional sobriety. Most addiction has its roots in internal struggles, so learning how to understand and relegate your […]
ALCOHOL: IS IT A DRUG?
Alcohol is a drug that is classified as a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant, meaning that consuming it slows down brain functionality, neurotic activity, and decreases the function of numerous vital processes in the body. This is caused by an increased production of gamma-aminobutyric acid, also known as GABA. When someone ingests large volumes of […]
ADDICTION RECOVERY: FALSE BELIEFS
Now more than ever people have become misinformed about what it means to be addicted and the steps necessary for rehabilitation. With so much information constantly being spread, it’s important to us that we address common myths that are currently floating around. Belief #1: Only weak-minded people become addicted TRUTH: It takes more than just […]
THE TOP FACTORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO UNWANTED RELAPSE
When things are going wrong in your life, it’s easy to imagine that a relapse is imminent. But what about when things are going right? Sometimes we become so confident about our current situations that we let recovery take a back burner. Here are some ways that you might not expect to relapse: Relationships When […]
DO YOU REALLY NEED IN-HOUSE DETOX?
When most people think of a detox, their mind first goes to some sort of juice cleanse – but this is a different kind of detox. The first step to becoming sober usually involves detoxification, or detox. If your body is physically dependent on drugs or alcohol you will most certainly benefit from a […]
KNOWING WHEN IT’S THE RIGHT TIME FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Substance abuse does not always lead to addiction, but when it does, the results could be life-changing and deadly. Addiction can be a very difficult thing to overcome, but it is in no way impossible. Many people want to change but often don’t know the best way to go about starting the process. Often times, […]
MESSING WITH METH
Meth, or methamphetamine, comes in many forms. It can be in a powder form known as “crystal” and can further be processed into a rock form known as “ice”. It can also be found in a liquid form that is injected. Snorting crystal meth can lead to multiple physical and psychological symptoms as […]
MENTAL DISORDERS AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Alcoholism has long been linked to mental illness. These include, but are not limited to, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety. Many people may not even realize they have these illnesses because they are apprehensive about seeking professional help, guidance, and care. People who are experiencing major life stresses like a breakup or […]
ADDICTION TO KETAMINE
An addiction to ketamine is hard to overcome without adequate help. Even when a person wants to quit using the drug, chemical changes in the brain make it almost impossible to stop without utilizing professional help. Once an individual steps into the realm of addiction, they spend their days feeling extremely detached from their surroundings, […]
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS: A DEADLY COMBINATION
Being the most popular and widespread intoxicant in the United States (as well as in much of the world), alcohol has a high chance of being mixed with many other legal and illicit drugs. Alcohol is a highly reactive substance that affects numerous body systems, therefore it is very likely to encounter any other substances […]