The workplace is not exempt from alcohol addiction. Going out with coworkers for a couple of drinks or throwing a few back at the company holiday party are not uncommon occurrences. But there may be people working right alongside you who are struggling with alcoholism. You can do yourself and coworkers a favor by recognizing…
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Unfortunately 4th of July celebrations — as with most holidays in the U.S.— tend to revolve around alcohol consumption. You’ve worked hard for your sobriety, and there’s no reason to put it in jeopardy. So, the challenge becomes how to celebrate without worrying about the temptation to drink. Believe it or not, there’s plenty of…
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All opioids, like morphine, are naturally derived from the opium poppy plant. Studies show that around 12 percent of people who use prescription opioid drugs develop an addiction, and more than 100 people die every day from opioid overdoses in the United States. These statistics are staggering and why so many people see help through…
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One of the biggest worries after getting treatment for substance use is that you’ll relapse. It’s hard to find that balance between living in fear and not taking your sobriety seriously at all. That sweet spot in between is being able to recognize the signs that you might be falling into old habits. Thinking that…
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For those in recovery, you know how hard you have worked to get there and how easy it could be to relapse if you don’t set yourself up for success with a plan for sober living. Maintaining sobriety also takes work, and the fact is that a large percentage of those who succeed with staying…
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Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States, and its use can cause a number of health issues affecting both the body and brain. While there are many marijuana use supporters who believe smoking the drug has no negative side effects, research says otherwise. If you or a loved one are struggling…
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Don’t believe someone if they tell you that you’ll enjoy detox. Purging your system of drugs you have become dependent on throws your mind and your body for a loop. Detox can bring on symptoms so severe that you may want to use even more drugs. Unfortunately, many try to go it alone and detox…
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One of the most effective parts of getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is having access to an addiction support group for the person in need of treatment and their family. If you’re a family member of someone struggling with addiction, one who is currently in substance use disorder treatment, or they are in…
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Codependent relationships exist when someone influential in your life encourages self-destructive behavior. When you are battling an addiction, this is the last kind of person you want in your life. You want to sever ties with this person (or persons) and the behavior they encourage. At Solution Based Treatment, we work with all of our…
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For the millions of people in the world suffering from substance use disorders, many of them have mental health issues at the same time and don’t even realize it. In the past, each issue was treated separately, but in the last 30 years, it has become common practice to treat them together as co-occurring disorders,…
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