What to Do When Accused of Drinking Alcohol at Work
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentTimes have certainly changed, and for the better. For decades it was considered the norm for executives to imbibe in the office. Many offices even had dedicated liquor cabinets, featuring ornate decanters filled with Scotch whiskey and hi-ball…
How to Sober Up from Drugs or Alcohol Safely
Addiction, Sober, Substance AbuseWhen learning that someone is ready to sober up from drugs or alcohol, following cheers of delight the assumption is that this simply involves discontinuing substance use. A general lack of understanding about the science of addiction is at…
Highly Experienced Doctors Who Specialize in Benzo Withdrawal
Addiction, Detox, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, RehabOne hundred and twenty-seven million prescriptions. That is how many prescriptions have been filled in the U.S. for the wildly popular drug class, benzodiazepine—commonly referred to as “benzos”—according to the Drug Enforcement…
Nutritional Supplements That Can Boost Mental Health And Help During Recovery
Addiction, Guest Blog, Mental Health, WellnessProtecting brain health and mental health with good nutrition is essential while recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Brain imaging studies of people addicted to drugs display physical changes in areas of the brain associated…
Stages of Relapse and Relapse Prevention
Addiction, Relapse PreventionIdentifying Warnings Signs and The Stages of Relapse
When it comes to addiction recovery, no matter how committed to sobriety a person is, there is always, always the risk that they may return to using or drinking—especially…
What to Expect in 30 Day Rehab
Addiction, Recovery, TreatmentRehabilitation. The word invokes images of restoration, new beginnings, and wellness. When it comes to addiction rehabilitation those terms are especially meaningful, and should include the addition of one more: life. For addiction is a chronic,…
What are Severe Alcoholism Physical Symptoms?
Addiction, Alcohol, Detox, Recovery, Rehab, Relapse Prevention, Signs, TreatmentWho would ever think that the partying so common in young adulthood could possibly result in end stage alcoholism and death, but in reality it actually can. Most people become acquainted with alcohol in the college years, where booze-saturated…
What Are Dope Sick Symptoms?
Addiction, Detox, Heroin, Holistic, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Rehab, TreatmentThe term “dope sick” refers to the condition of experiencing withdrawal symptoms due to opiate addiction. The person may initially discover they are addicted to prescription painkillers when they stop taking the pills and begin to feel intense…
Treatment for Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, TreatmentTreatment for Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders
There is no disputing the emotional pain and other collateral damage that living with a mental health disorder can cause. Living with chronic anxiety, major depression, bipolar disorder,…
Detox Prescription Drugs
Addiction, Detox, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, TreatmentMedical Detox Prescription Drugs
The drug epidemic and crisis surrounding prescription analgesics, such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Dilaudid, and Percocet, has captured the nation’s attention as thousands of people have overdosed and died in recent…