Addiction seems like an individual problem, doesn’t it? Logic says that it’s one person’s issue to deal with because it’s that one person who has an addiction. It makes perfect sense on the surface, but if we dig a bit deeper into that individual’s life, personal connections, history, and circumstances, it becomes clear that addiction […]
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Before you or your loved one enter a drug addiction treatment center, it is helpful to familiarize yourself with the different approaches used to find healing from substance use disorders. There are many models to choose from whether it be evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), group therapy
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Choosing a drug addiction treatment center in Houston can feel so overwhelming. In 2018, the U.S. had nearly 15,000 rehab facilities in operation, all of them offering hope in one form or another. It’s no wonder it can be a challenge to determine the best place for you or your loved one to get the
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When you need treatment for an anxiety-related condition, that is when you might receive a prescription for benzodiazepines (benzos). Like many other medications, there is documentation that you receive regarding the dangers of mixing benzos with alcohol. Due to the interactions between benzos and alcohol, those who mix the two could face severe health risks.
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Many understand that mixing drugs and alcohol is not a good idea. However, some are not aware of the dangers of mixing substances. There are several reasons why people mix substances, but doing so could lead to using higher dosages or a more frequent dose than what the prescription recommends. Some people might use prescription
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Beyond that of connecting with your support network, the benefits of an alumni program are much more than that. Maintaining these connections creates not only a safety net that protects your sobriety. After recovery, you are learning how to live without being dependent on a substance. You are also learning how to cope with the
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If there’s one thing we’ve all had an abundance of these past two months, it’s time. Following social distancing, orders have meant more time at home and less at work or on the go. For some people, extra downtime is a challenge as it can open the door to bad habits, such as substance abuse.
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Families have come together during the COVID-19 to support each other. Given the number of people who live alone, some of us face a great challenge of coping with loneliness during quarantine. Losing your job or being asked to work from home separates you from some of the social interactions that define your day. The
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Public officials have, for a good reason advised us to keep ourselves physically distant from each other to cope with the spread of COVID-19. But what about coping with isolation during coronavirus? That’s a challenge unto itself that comes with a lot of other concurrent stresses. The economy is in deep recession; we are concerned
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The global pandemic has transformed society over a few short weeks. And while the resulting stay-at-home orders were necessary for the sake of public health, they did not come without consequences. The economic shutdown has increased the risks of the most vulnerable. Consider, for example, the prospect of being quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. Given
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