A relapse is when an addict starts to use drugs or alcohol again. It can be their old substance of choice or they start abusing a new substance. After recovery from drug abuse and addiction, it’s important to be aware of how relapse can occur. It’s also important for friends, family, coworkers, etc to know […]
From the earliest days of the United States, there has been a strong culture based around alcohol consumption. Indeed, many of the first immigrants to the new world started setting up breweries based around skills that were learned in Europe. Since that time, alcohol has been an integral part of the culture in the United
Why it is Hard To Be Sober in a Culture Based Around Alcohol Read More »
Addiction is making headlines across the nation. Choose any major newspaper and you’ll see stories of heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine affecting lives and whole communities. While these sad stories grab headlines, it can be easy to think that’s where the drug problem and substance abuse ends. But there are many forms of addiction that don’t
Starting a new life without a dependence on drugs and alcohol is a big challenge, but it’s not impossible. Fortunately, anyone who is serious about wanting to get over their dependence, both physically and psychologically, can do it. Overcoming these problems cold turkey is never easy, can even be dangerous and even life-threatening. But there
Principles Recovery Center: One More Step to Healthy Living Read More »
It all started when your doctor prescribed a painkiller to make you feel more comfortable. Maybe you were in an accident or you were injured at work. Maybe you needed help recovering from surgery. But now you are dependent on that prescription medication. You crave it and you know it’s an addiction that you need to
Some of the biggest problems that are facing the modern healthcare system include drug abuse and addiction. Drug addiction impacts countless families every year and has the potential to tear apart individuals and families, wrecking personal and professional lives. It is important for everyone to know how to help people who are struggling with addiction.
The statement that beating an opioid addiction is difficult is not an understatement. It definitely is tough; however, it is NOT impossible. With the support of loving family members and friends, it is totally feasible. This article discusses how to help a person you know that has an addiction to opioids. The Road to Addiction
Addiction is a disease that impacts countless people across the country. With addiction becoming more prevalent than ever before, the stigma surrounding this disease is starting to fade and people are focusing on the treatment options for addiction. When someone is released from an inpatient addiction treatment facility or is first looking for treatment, they
Addiction comes in many forms, most addictions involve the abuse of a psychoactive substance such as illegal drugs or alcohol. The word “addiction” comes from the Latin phrase, “ad dictum,” which means “to the dictator.” That alone is very instructive. But addiction might best be described as a progressive disorder of choice where the sufferer
Substance Abuse & Sex Addiction: Co-Occurring Disorders & Recovery Read More »
Aftercare can become one of the most important steps in the recovery process due to the possibility of relapse. Beating addiction is a long-term process that needs to become a lifelong commitment, so the investment in an additional period of substance abuse management is often just as significant as the initial recovery steps. Here are
Verify Insurance
866-692-0909