Individuals struggling with a substance use disorder often feel isolated and that they are fighting their battle alone. While it is true that those suffering from addiction or mental health disorders tend to withdraw from friends and family, their problems do not occur in a vacuum. Addiction is a disease that impacts the lives of…
Drug addiction is a very serious condition that is very hard to overcome. When you abuse of any type of narcotics, it’s highly likely that you have changed the natural chemical balance in your brain. In this case, attending a drug rehab program is essential to find a successful solution. Chemical imbalance can increase dependence…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, marking the beginning of the holiday season. For most, Thanksgiving is a time to relax and celebrate with friends, family, and lots of food. As with most other holidays, alcohol usually plays a significant role in Thanksgiving celebrations. Navigating Thanksgiving without an alcoholic beverage in hand might feel like…
The residential drug rehab you chose for inpatient treatment will play a pivotal role in your recovery and sobriety. Therefore, it is important to select a center that is well equipped to treat your specific recovery needs. A luxury residential rehab with an individual focus is the best place to receive inpatient treatment and begin…
Yes, talk therapy is absolutely a viable option in addiction treatment. Talk therapy is also known as psychotherapy. It is the idea of talking about your problems to figure out the best ways to handle them. Because issues and problematic behaviors like abusing drugs and alcohol can result from triggers or schemas (thought processes) that…
Investing in long-term treatment for addiction can be valuable for many people who want to end their dependence on drugs or alcohol. Long-term treatment provides a way to step away from the life that led to addiction and find your way forward to healing, growing, and learning. At Alina Lodge, we encourage you to explore…
A dual diagnosis treatment program is one that provides treatment for your addiction and mental health needs at the same time. At Bayview Recovery, we work with a range of individuals who need dual diagnosis treatment in order to break free from addiction. You may be asking, what is dual diagnosis? It means that you…
It’s common for those with a depressive order to struggle with substance abuse issues. Depression can lead many to attempt to distract themselves or mask the problem with drugs or alcohol, which may help them momentarily, but ultimately causes the depression to worsen. A dual diagnosis treatment program is often necessary to address these co-occurring…
Recent research has indicated that when adolescent substance use goes unchecked, it can indicate adult drug use and abuse. As such, it is essential to seek out the best possible adolescent substance use treatment center. At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center, we’re proud to offer exceptional substance use treatment for adolescent boys around the country. To…
It’s relatively common to draw a line between the terms “addiction” and “abuse” when discussing substance use, but is there really a difference? To put it briefly, the answer is a definitive yes, but the line between the two can become easily blurred, particularly when discussing cocaine use and cocaine addiction treatment. Cocaine doesn’t produce…