Addiction Recovery Posts
Alcohol & Anxiety: How Are They Related
Alcohol & Anxiety: How Are They Related? Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Anxiety Disorders are commonly co-occurring disorders that can lead to serious health risks and concerns. When a person is struggling with the various
7 Tips to Prevent Relapse
One of the biggest challenges that people recovering from substance abuse face during recovery is the high risk of relapse and falling back into the same dangerous cycle they’re trying to get away from. Recovery
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Depression
Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Unfortunately, clinical and severe depression often goes untreated, with less than 50 percent of depression sufferers world-wide receiving the care they
Drug Abuse Posts
What is Roxy
Roxycodone, also referred to by its street name “Roxy”, is a semi-synthetic opioid medication prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It has been classified as a Schedule II narcotic due to its
How to Choose a Rehab Center
How to Choose a Rehab Center When the decision is made to send someone struggling with substance abuse to a rehab center, another decision quickly follows. Which rehab center should you choose? There are several
Is There a Difference Between Substance Abuse and Addiction?
The line between substance abuse and addiction runs a bit thin, but it is there - even though many people use these terms as if they are interchangeable. Although individuals may not be "addicted"
Family & Support Advice Posts
Codependency and Addiction
The Dangers of Codependency and Addiction Mental Health America (MHA) defines codependency as “an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship.” Codependency has also been described
Boundaries in Addiction Recovery
The Importance of Boundaries in a System Riddled with the Disease of Addiction We often hear, “nothing changes if nothing changes.” Sometimes easier said than done in a system that is being held hostage by
How To Help Someone With Their Addiction
There is no definitive rulebook on how best to help someone with an addiction. No matter how obvious the addiction is, committing to get help for an addicted friend or relative you care about is
Rehabilitation Practices & Methods Posts
When is Long Term Treatment needed
How long is ‘long enough’? We understand that this question perhaps raises concerns and worries for some who are considering treatment. In our experience working with substance use disorder and mental health disorders, a
