“The doctor who prescribed me opioids started me on the road to addiction” “I was so stupid to think I had to get drunk at every college party” “My mom left bottles of alcohol lying around when I was still a kid” “I did terrible things and needed to numb the guilt” “I need to […]
Read More »I had been clean for a week. I felt good. I had made the decision to stop using and here I was. Detox had cleared the drugs out of my system and I could go on with my life. Why were people encouraging me to go into rehab? Do I really need best drug rehab? […]
Read More »A few weeks ago we wrote about the transformative possibilities travel provides, especially for people who have suffered with mental illness and addiction. It truly broadens your horizons in many ways. However, it did bring up the memory of the first time I traveled after leaving rehab. In the weeks before, I felt an increasing […]
Read More »If you or a loved one suffer from addiction, you are certainly aware that lies and manipulation are part of the illness. Addicts will do what it takes to keep using drugs or alcohol, even when that means losing the trust of the people they love. In recovery, many addicts grapple with the same problem: […]
Read More »People around the world, from all walks of life can potentially suffer from addiction. Whether male or female, old or young, rich or poor, addiction does not discriminate. So how exactly does an addiction develop? According to the Washington Post, “The rising death and addiction toll has followed a decade-long surge in the distribution of […]
Read More »The opioid crisis is so widespread that it is a crucial topic that many presidential candidates will be covering in the upcoming election. The question is, should the opioid crisis even be a topic of debate? Most feel this is not a bipartisan issue, more so a matter of life and death than politics. Although […]
Read More »It’s no secret that travel has mental health benefits. Most people just feel better while they are on vacation or traveling to a new place. Excitement for a trip boosts mood even before you can pack your suitcase. While traveling, people are continuously being stimulated by new sights, smells, sounds, activities and people. A change […]
Read More »When one checks into drug and alcohol rehab centers they begin the process of recovery. They also begin the process of rediscovery. For many entering rehab for their first time it means coming face to face with a person they have been avoiding seeing for years; themselves. They have to be honest with themselves and […]
Read More »Choosing to stay at an inpatient best rehab center can be frightening. You know you need to get help, but you don’t know what to expect. Chances are you have a host of conflicting ideas gleaned from TV shows, former addicts, and your own conjecture. While some of your ideas might be spot on, you […]
Read More »People that develop drug addictions often become very skilled at hiding their behavior and they may find ways to cover up the extent of their drug abuse. They may not talk about what they are dealing with and will make up excuses that help to keep their substance use a secret from others. Cocaine is […]
Read More »People that suffer from schizophrenia are at an increased risk for using drugs and alcohol in unhealthy ways. Schizophrenia is one of the most challenging mental illnesses to live with and the onset of the disease can cause a lot of distress and confusion. People developing the disorder may not have access to mental health […]
Read More »Even though in many cases, there are significant genetic factors that can contribute to the development of addiction, environment also plays a critical role. The way a person is raised, the people in their lives, their culture and social status can all be issues that lead to addiction. Even factors like physical and mental health […]
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