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Behavioral Effects of Alcohol

Nobody ever sets out to become an alcoholic. Most alcohol problems start out quite innocently. However, for reasons not yet fully understood, some people are more prone to developing an alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism creeps up slowly. It…

Why Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey is Risky

Blog, News, Substance Abuse

It’s understandable why you might decide to just quit drinking alcohol on an impulse. Your heavy drinking may be causing some serious problems in your marriage, your job, or even your health. As noble as the intent is to just stop drinking,…

How to Battle Alcohol Cravings in Recovery

Alcohol Addiction, Blog

In recovery, one of the most difficult beasts to tame is that of alcohol cravings. You may have been equipped with a variety of coping tools while in treatment. You might belong to a recovery community and have plenty of support. You might still…

What Happens When You Mix Xanax and Cocaine?

Blog, Illicit Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Substance Abuse

It shouldn’t be surprising to learn that someone who enjoys cocaine might also like experimenting with other substances. Cocaine is often combined with heroin, meth, fentanyl, and alcohol in the quest to experience an enhanced desired effect. Cocaine…

What to Expect from Residential Treatment Facilities

Blog, Residential, Substance Abuse

When you are ready to enter recovery, you will learn there are two types of addiction treatment programs. Outpatient and residential refer to different levels of care for treating substance use disorder. An outpatient program is one where…

How Long is Rehab for Alcohol Use Disorder?

Alcohol Addiction, Blog, Rehab

Even when it becomes crystal clear that your drinking has reached a dangerous level, going to rehab seems unthinkable. It is easy to come up with excuses to avoid getting treatment and changing your life. One of the most common concerns…

What is Opiate Withdrawal Insomnia?

Blog, Opiate Addiction

The opiate withdrawal process is the first big step you take toward reclaiming your life in recovery. Going through the detox and withdrawal process, though, is not pleasant. When sleep eludes you, on top of the withdrawal symptoms, it can be…

How To Send a Family Member to Rehab

Blog, Family, Rehab, Substance Abuse

Anyone who has a family member suffering from addiction knows how heartbreaking it is to witness. Often, any attempts you make to share your concerns with the loved one are met with denial or anger. It is a difficult and sensitive topic to broach,…

Inpatient Addiction Counseling

Addiction, Blog, Rehab

Substance use disorder is a complex and mysterious condition in which multiple factors are at play. To untangle the behavior patterns that fed into an entrenched addiction cycle, addiction counseling is required. What is Addiction Counseling? Addiction…

How Long Does Suboxone Block Opiates?

Blog, Detox, Opiate Addiction

When you are ready to begin to receive treatment for an opiate use disorder, your first step is to complete a medical detox. Suboxone is a drug that is often prescribed to help reduce withdrawal symptoms and manage intense drug cravings. But…