Entries by Solutions 4 Recovery

Isolation in Addiction

Isolation in addiction leads to co-occurring depression and increases the risk of suicide. As a substance use disorder slowly but surely begins taking over your life, you will likely find yourself spending more time alone. This is a common sign of addiction, as the substance becomes the number one priority.  No longer do you really […]

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How Do I Stop Taking Drugs?

“I Have Tried Everything, But How Do I Stop Taking Drugs Once and For All?” When someone arrives at the point where they truly want to be freed from drugs, it is likely they have suffered greatly. Being tethered to a substance is like being in prison. The drug not only owns your every thought […]

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Tricare Accepted Inpatient Rehab for Addiction

Our military personnel matter to us all. Putting themselves at the service of our country is a noble calling and should be respected. Whether they are currently active duty or veterans, having available resources to help overcome a substance use disorder is essential. These brave individuals put their lives on the line for our freedoms […]

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How to Achieve Librium Withdrawal Safely

As a member of the benzodiazepine family of drugs, Librium use, like Xanax or Ativan, has a high likelihood of leading to dependency. When taken for an extended period of time, individuals who misuse the medication are likely to develop physical dependence on it. While Librium has legitimate uses for the short-term treatment of anxiety […]

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Coming Down Off Heroin

When someone finally arrives at the moment when they are ready to quit heroin they have likely experienced serious and devastating consequences from the addiction. Heroin addiction causes a wide range of serious health and mental health effects, as well as complete devastation of relationships, career, and finances. Once heroin takes hold of a person’s […]

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Dangers of Codeine Addiction and Abuse

Codeine is an opiate medication used for treating pain or suppressing cough. Codeine addiction can occur through an increase in tolerance and dosage of the prescription opioid over time, or due to recreational codeine abuse. Cough medications that contain codeine are now available only by request or prescriptions, having been removed from the aisles due […]

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What Are Dope Sick Symptoms?

If you’ve ever heard this term before, you may be wondering, ‘what is dope sick?’. The 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 flu-like symptoms. […]