Archive: Alcohol, Drug Addiction, FAQ, Overdose, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Relapse
Is It Safe To Drink Alcohol When In Recovery From Drugs?
May 28th, 2015Do Drugs And Alcohol Carry The Same Risk Of Addiction? You might be thinking that it would be okay to drink alcohol because it doesnāt affect you the same way as drugs. You might think it affects the brain differently, and just because you are addicted to drugs, it doesnāt mean youād end up dependent […]
Can You Bring Your Physician Prescribed Medications to Rehab?
May 22nd, 2015Whatās Allowed And What Isnāt? According to information provided by many rehab center websites, the most commonly permitted medications are those for diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some anti-depressants and anti-psychotics. Addictive substances like narcotic painkillers, on the other hand, are almost always not allowed, even if they carry an official prescription. These are […]
Why Do Rehab Centers Separate Men And Women?
May 13th, 2015They say men are from Mars and women are from Venusā¦or maybe vice versa. For years, weāve known, regardless of the metaphor, that the males and females are different in many ways. Originally, treatment facilities were developed for men, by men. Nowadays, however, the rehabilitation field is undergoing changes. We know much more now about […]
Relapse Prevention: The Importance Of Choosing Good Meetings And People Who Take Recovery Seriously
May 12th, 2015Being able to communicate with others who are also struggling with addiction is a valuable tool when working on recovery. A support system made up of others who have ābeen thereā can make a person feel like theyāre not alone in their efforts to overcome dependency on drugs and alcohol. Addiction is isolating and lonely […]
Different Types Of Counseling For Addiction Treatment And Recovery
May 11th, 2015The reasons a person seeks help for an addiction vary. Background, social habits, and genetics all play a part, and for this reason, there is no one-size-fits-all type of counseling used for addiction treatment or recovery. There are several, however, that have proven helpful to many people, among them cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, and […]
What Should I Do With My Kids While Iām In Rehab?
April 30th, 2015Itās a question many parents are forced to ask, and thereās no easy answer. Most people suffering from addiction want their family to be together, and some refuse to seek treatment for this exact reason. Women, in particular, worry that their kids will be taken away from them as soon as they admit to being […]
Dispelling The Myth That Recovery Is Boring
April 24th, 2015Dopamine And Perception Of Boredom However, without professional support and guidance, recovery may feel boring for the formerly drug or alcohol addicted individual. When addicted to drugs and alcohol, the body grows accustomed to a built-in incentive or reward system with the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is pretty great. When released, itās that […]
Repairing Relationships Damaged By Drug Abuse
April 22nd, 2015Broadening Perspective By Working On Relationships When substance abuse enters the picture, naturally the effect on those involved is inevitably negative. After they themselves have acknowledged and acted to repair their own addiction, the addict doesnāt always recognize how they have affected people around them. They and those with whom they have been close may […]
The Benefits Of Having A Recovery Coach When Leaving Treatment
April 21st, 2015Relapse is a painful process, but it is a process in many cases toward successful long-term recovery. A recovery coach can be invaluable to someone who wants to get free from addiction but may have struggled in the past with relapse. The benefits of having a recovery coach when leaving treatment include a higher rate […]
Veterans Abusing Drugs And Alcohol
April 17th, 2015Those who see combat tend to experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and symptoms related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent report indicated that half of the men and women returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan have sought treatment for mental health problems and chronic pain. Numbing The Pain Of Combat Substance abuse […]
Baby Boomers Abusing Drugs More Than Teens
April 16th, 2015While much media attention is on youth using drugs and alcohol, the number of ābaby boomersā addicted to drugs has skyrocketed at alarming levels. One report shows deaths in the 45 to 65 year age group rose 11 times over in the decades-spanning 1990 to 2010. Baby boomers, or children born post-World War II, were […]
The Impact Of Parental Drug And Alcohol Abuse On Children
April 15th, 2015When parents abuse drugs and alcohol, the likelihood of their children becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol more than quadruples. Within the United States, more than 20 million children reside in households where at least one parent abuses drugs or alcohol. These children are more likely to suffer from emotional and physical trauma, likely to […]