Every year on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization. Over…
At Solution Based Treatment, we understand that substance abuse disorders affect men and women differently. We offer men’s and women’s gender-specific treatment programs that are tailored to the emotional and medical needs of each gender. These programs remove the distractions that can arise by being around the opposite sex and help clients feel more comfortable…
Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). The program’s goal is to increase outreach and education about the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol. The program was started in 1987 to educate college-aged students who took advantage of their newfound freedom…
Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a type of prescription drug used to treat insomnia, panic disorders, and anxiety. These drugs are highly addictive when abused, creating long-term health risks and leading to worsening of mental health disorders. Treatment is necessary when benzo abuse occurs, as people cannot stop using it on their own. At Solution Based Treatment,…
The term doctor shopping refers to the practice of visiting multiple doctors in order to acquire a larger number of prescription medications. It often happens when a person runs out of a prescription too soon because they are taking more than expected. When this is a medication such as a painkiller, it may be due…
Developing faith may seem impossible, especially for someone who has led a difficult life. Watching people develop faith–sometimes for the first time in their lives–is a beautiful part of working at Solution Based Treatment and Detox. For some, having faith in recovery is essential. It provides a foundation for healing, forgiveness, and self-worth. At Solution…
Alcoholism and depression can occur at the same time. Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the function of the central nervous system. In some cases, people turn to alcohol as a way to stop thinking about the negative aspects of their life brought on by depression symptoms. Treatment of both conditions…
Celebrating a sober St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to showcase just how hard you’ve worked during treatment. When it comes to sober living, holidays tend to be the biggest challenge. Having the right frame of mind to create a celebration that doesn’t involve drugs and alcohol is empowering. At Solution Based Treatment, we’re here…
Binge drinking is dangerous for multiple reasons. It causes immediate risks of overdose, damages organs and tissues, and can lead to complex mental health disorders. Engaging in this activity, even once, can impact your health, with long-term binge drinking a high risk for the development of addiction. Solution Based Treatment offers help for those who…
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. When used, a person feels more energy, better focus, and more alert. They also feel a sense of being high, which the brain attributes to pleasure. There are risks to the initial use of this drug, including overdose and intense anxiety. Yet, the effects of cocaine abuse continue…