Are Our First Responders at Risk for Addiction?Firefighters, police officers and paramedics share two major job components: each is a hero of the community, and all face inherent danger on a daily basis. These pressures can make first their careers high risk for addiction. You can imagine those dangers, right? Burns, smoke inhalation, gun violence, physical …
We all know about the supposed power of first impressions. Allow us to illustrate how this applies to substance abuse treatment. Cut someone off in traffic only to sit across from them at a dinner party minutes later? That’s bound to be awkward. Show up to your first day on the job early, sharply dressed, and …
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DBT. Ah, the elusive acronym. Ever find yourself in the middle of a conversation nodding your head along to phrases like “Send a QFE to the BCD, ASAP, will ya?” Okay, so maybe that’s an exaggeration, but the feeling remains. Before we agree to do something, we’d like to get our heads around that something first. …
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Expectations matter – especially when considering a substance abuse treatment center. When we know what’s to come, we can set our mind to the task at hand. We can prepare to work hard, practice patience or all sorts of things in between. Expectations also offer hope. The reward becomes easier to imagine and possible to reach. If you’re …
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We’ll get straight to the point: do not let your age stop you from getting addiction treatment! We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Maybe you’ve even said it yourself a time or two. Thankfully, like plenty of other crabby-clichés, just because we’ve all heard it before doesn’t make it …
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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Fighting through substance abuse is a little like riding a roller coaster. Addiction is properly classified as a disease, and sometimes doesn’t respond to treatment immediately, requiring several attempts before making progress. Given this reality, you might be wondering, “will I need extended rehab care?”With a relapse rate of 40 to 60 percent in the …
Witnessing a friend or family member descend into addiction can be excruciating. You want to guide your loved one back from the depths. Learning how to help an addict can make a significant difference, both for you and for them. Even then, due to factors beyond your control, it might not be possible. But knowing …
Drug overdose happens for a variety of reasons. Someone may attempt to commit suicide or accidentally take more than a prescribed dosage. Overdose can also occur when the body builds a tolerance to a drug, and the user increases the dosage to feel the effects of the drug. It is essential to recognize the signs …