New Year’s Resolutions that Help Recovery
It is not uncommon for people to make New Year’s resolutions surrounding drug and alcohol addiction recovery. However, it is critical to consider what is right for your unique situation.…
How Do I Know I Have an Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol abuse is a widespread phenomenon, with millions of people around the globe experiencing addiction to alcohol and using it in higher amounts than recommended. However, what exactly is an…
What You Will Learn in Family Therapy
Substance use disorders don’t only disrupt the life of the individual who is addicted. They affect everyone in that person’s family as well. The behaviors of the person who has…
Signs You Are Dependent on Valium
Since the FDA approved it for treating muscle spasms and anxiety in 1963, patients and doctors have underestimated the addictive power of Valium. It quickly became one of the most…
How to Safely Detox from Alcohol
The first step to recovery from alcohol addiction is realizing that there is a problem. Once someone is ready to get help for an addiction, the next step is to…
Cocaine Overdose Symptoms
Cocaine is an incredibly addictive stimulant drug. It has been used consistently in tribal groups for thousands of years. However, in the late 80s, it became increasingly popular for celebrities…
More Comfortable to Quit Drugs or Alcohol at Luxury Rehabs
While the principles of detox remain the same no matter where the facility is, there can be wide variations in comfort, luxury, and amenities for patients. Luxury rehabs typically…
Xanax Side Effects Will Blindside You
Xanax is a type of benzodiazepine drug that was originally created in 1976. This drug is normally prescribed as an anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety, or sedative. Many people take Xanax for legitimate…
Signs of Fentanyl Overdose
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid painkiller medication. This prescribed drug is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It has also become one of America’s most abused prescription…
What to Expect in Executive Rehab for Professionals
Substance use disorders don’t discriminate. They affect people from all backgrounds, religions, and economic standing. While anyone can become addicted, different people do need different kinds of assistance to overcome…