On your road to recovery, you will battle emotions and temptations that could lead you to use substances again—those receiving treatment for substance addiction experience at least one relapse during recovery. The good news is, understanding relapse helps you prevent it. This post will identify the signs of a relapse and highlight why it is…
In today’s world, social media is inescapable. It has completely altered our communication, allowing us to connect with people all over the world. When put to good use, social media does have several significant benefits. However, with the vital role it plays in our lives, is there a connection between social media and drug abuse?…
Drug abuse often leads to nutritional deficiencies, which take a toll on the body. Drug users have minimal levels of minerals, vitamins, fats, and essential amino acids. These depleted levels negatively affect not only their physical health but their psychology as well. Combining nutrition and addiction recovery is crucial as you improve your general well-being…
Drug overdoses are responsible for many premature deaths. From the year 2000 up to now, drug overdoses have skyrocketed throughout the nation. More people seem to be getting into drug use daily. Hence the huge spike in the number of overdose cases. However, it is not all as gloomy as it looks. Even if a…
Addiction affects people in many different ways. No addiction is the same and rarely will people have the same experience in their recovery. People are more accepting of treatment when it is tailored towards them and their interests. There are a number of alternative therapy options available to patients but music therapy for recovery has…
It’s no secret that substance abuse issues cut across all professions. Department of Transportation (DOT) policy requires those who violate the drug and alcohol policy undergo an evaluation by a substance abuse professional. Those working in the world of a substance abuse professional (SAP) include doctors, therapists, social workers, and addiction counselors. All who fill this role…
During the COVID-19 crisis we hear a lot about vulnerable populations. This is the intersection where your addiction and COVID-19 meet. Vulnerable populations include: the elderly, those with underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and those with compromised immune systems. Unfortunately, if you have an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol you fall into a…
With the concern about a shift in a loved one’s personality, you may worry whether they need help to treat a behavioral health condition. It may be more common than you realize. It is hard to express those concerns to them constructively without their defenses getting put up. When encouraging a loved one to seek…
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are designed to deliver inpatient support while the person can still live at home or outside of rehab. The reason these work for people is they help a person stay connected to their jobs, families, and others, but don’t have to stay in a rehab facility and worry about supporting their…
Meth is a stimulant drug directly impacting the central nervous system. With this, the brain is influenced by chemicals responsible for overactivity. Because of weight loss effects, doctors prescribe meth as an aid for extreme cases of obesity. Meth is intended for medical purposes, but many people become addicted to it recreationally for its euphoric…