You’ve decided getting sober is now what you’d like to do. What’s next? The next step is to acknowledge that you have an addiction and ask for help to overcome it. This is the most important decision before you. It won’t come easily, but you can arrive at it. Ask yourself this: Do I want […]
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There’s an old saying that you’re only as old as you feel. But that’s just telling half of the story. When it comes to those of us of a “certain age,” whatever that age may be, who have been comfortably ensconced in our particular drug of choice for many a year, it may often mean
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Thinking about your fresh start after drug rehab may find you fondly reminiscing about the good old days. You may think about the times you caroused and partied with your “old friends” before getting serious and getting clean. But there’s an insidious danger in falling prey to these kinds of thoughts. And there’s definitely a
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Relapse prevention is an important part of substance abuse treatment. It helps individuals to better understand their triggers for relapse and develop strategies and approaches to manage those triggers more effectively. Relapse prevention also enables people to recognize the warning signs of relapse, which can help them take action before a full-blown relapse occurs. Learn
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Detoxification is the first step on the road to recovery. Right now, you wake up to withdrawal symptoms. After a week of detox, you wake up without them. What are the benefits of a medical drug detox center as opposed to self-detox? Why Self-Detox Fails so Frequently You’re thinking of white-knuckling it. Already, you’ve tossed
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Sometimes you will hear someone use the words “dependence” and “addiction” interchangeably. Is it possible to be physically dependent on drugs or alcohol and not be addicted? Yes, it is. Some drugs, particularly opioids, cause physical dependency in a short period of time, requiring a professional opioid addiction treatment to recover successfully. According to the
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Life after rehab is hard, and making the transition into so-called normal life leads many recovering addicts to relapse. To make the transition easier, some people choose sober living facilities for a period of time after rehab. Also sometimes called a halfway house, a sober living home (SLH) is a place where you can get
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Withdrawal symptoms that occur when you stop using an addictive substance can range from being uncomfortable to excruciatingly painful, debilitating, or even deadly. Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a category of drugs that can lead to particularly troublesome and potentially serious symptoms during the withdrawal process. Benzos are typically prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, or
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The road to recovery from addiction is often a long and difficult one, full of highs and lows. Unfortunately, many men relapse in their journey to become sober. Relapse is not a sign of failure or a lack of willpower. It is often an indication that the person struggling with addiction has yet to find
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Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a dangerously powerful stimulant drug that affects people differently based on their gender. Women can face additional risks and complications when using meth, making the need for specialized addiction treatment even greater. Knowing how meth affects women’s health can help people get treatment and promote healing. Many women find
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