Archive: Alcohol, Drug Addiction, FAQ, Overdose, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Relapse
Is It Safe To Drink Alcohol When In Recovery From Drugs?
May 28th, 2015Do Drugs And Alcohol Carry The Same Risk Of Addiction? You might be thinking that it would be okay to drink alcohol because it doesnāt affect you the same way as drugs. You might think it affects the brain differently, and just because you are addicted to drugs, it doesnāt mean youād end up dependent […]
Relapse Prevention: The Importance Of Choosing Good Meetings And People Who Take Recovery Seriously
May 12th, 2015Being able to communicate with others who are also struggling with addiction is a valuable tool when working on recovery. A support system made up of others who have ābeen thereā can make a person feel like theyāre not alone in their efforts to overcome dependency on drugs and alcohol. Addiction is isolating and lonely […]
Zubsolv: A New Medication To Combat The Prescription Opiate And Heroin Epidemic
May 8th, 2015Zubsolv is the brand name for an addiction treatment medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone. It is intended as a maintenance medication used to aid in recovering from opiate and heroin dependence. Similar to Suboxone and Methadone, it works by curbing the cravings for the drug and easing withdrawal symptoms. Unlike Methadone but similar to […]
What Should I Do With My Kids While Iām In Rehab?
April 30th, 2015Itās a question many parents are forced to ask, and thereās no easy answer. Most people suffering from addiction want their family to be together, and some refuse to seek treatment for this exact reason. Women, in particular, worry that their kids will be taken away from them as soon as they admit to being […]
Dispelling The Myth That Recovery Is Boring
April 24th, 2015Dopamine And Perception Of Boredom However, without professional support and guidance, recovery may feel boring for the formerly drug or alcohol addicted individual. When addicted to drugs and alcohol, the body grows accustomed to a built-in incentive or reward system with the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is pretty great. When released, itās that […]
Repairing Relationships Damaged By Drug Abuse
April 22nd, 2015Broadening Perspective By Working On Relationships When substance abuse enters the picture, naturally the effect on those involved is inevitably negative. After they themselves have acknowledged and acted to repair their own addiction, the addict doesnāt always recognize how they have affected people around them. They and those with whom they have been close may […]
The Benefits Of Having A Recovery Coach When Leaving Treatment
April 21st, 2015Relapse is a painful process, but it is a process in many cases toward successful long-term recovery. A recovery coach can be invaluable to someone who wants to get free from addiction but may have struggled in the past with relapse. The benefits of having a recovery coach when leaving treatment include a higher rate […]
Veterans Abusing Drugs And Alcohol
April 17th, 2015Those who see combat tend to experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and symptoms related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent report indicated that half of the men and women returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan have sought treatment for mental health problems and chronic pain. Numbing The Pain Of Combat Substance abuse […]
How Motivational Interviewing Is Used For Treating An Addiction
March 25th, 2015Humans arenāt prone to change because someone tells them to change, especially when it comes to the disease of addiction. Change has to come from a decision and all-out commitment to fight the addiction and thatās not something that requires a commitment coming from within. Instead, therapists treating drug or alcohol addiction employ a tactic […]
Benefits of A Long-Term Addiction Treatment Program
January 13th, 2015Both the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a minimum of 90 days for the treatment of addiction to drugs and alcohol, as this period of time more accurately reflects the time required to overcome substance addiction. Long-term addiction treatment affords a more comprehensive approach to […]
The Dangers Of Two People In Recovery Starting A Relationship
January 7th, 2015Itās natural to want to share your recovery with someone else. Youāre making positive strides, youāre experiencing a life outside of your addiction for the first time in months or years. It feels like a time to celebrate, but there are many threats to sobriety when two people in recovery begin a relationship. Knowing the […]
Being Supportive Of Your Partner During Rehab Infographic
November 21st, 2014Learn more aboutĀ Being Supportive Of Your Partner During Rehab illustrated with a visually stunning infographic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. Download PDF
