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 […]
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 […]
HOW A CHANGE IN SEASONS CAN AFFECT SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER
For anyone struggling with substance use disorder, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming, but those diagnosed with co-occurring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can find it especially challenging. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of seasonal depression that is common during the dreary winter months. It is closely related to other co-occurring conditions such […]
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 […]
BATTLING BACLOFEN
Baclofen is the generic name for a prescription muscle relaxant, commonly known as Lioresal and Gablofen. It is typically used to treat conditions that involve the muscles, such as muscular pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms. It is also used to treat various neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. In recent years, Baclofen has […]
