If you have a loved one with a substance use disorder, you should avoid becoming an enabler or promoting codependency in your relationship. Codependent relationships include an imbalance where an enabler provides support for self-destructive behavior. Breaking this cycle sets the tone for a healthier relationship and can help your loved one avoid returning to…
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Rehab offers you the chance to focus only on yourself and recovery. However, going back into the real world means being confronted with triggers that could result in a relapse. While the idea of moving on from rehab can be exciting, it does bring challenges for people looking to achieve their first year of sobriety.…
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A heroin overdose occurs when respiratory depression deprives the brain and body of oxygen. It overpowers the central nervous system, impacting nearly every organ in your body. This leads to unconsciousness, brain damage, coma, and sometimes, death. Brain damage starts to occur after only a few minutes of decreased oxygen to the brain. Heroin is…
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Many people with mental health disorders develop co-occurring substance use disorders. In some cases, alcohol addiction can lead to the development of mental health disorders. No matter which comes first, treating both at the same time is critical to long-term recovery. Dual diagnosis, our treatment plan for this, can be highly effective for many people.…
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Meth is one of the most damaging illicit drugs used today. Use of this drug can lead to long-term physical and mental health complications, often impacting people’s relationships, work habits, and self-worth. Most people are aware of meth’s physical effects on the body, but meth is most catastrophic to the mind. Meth and mental health…
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What is it like to be sober after rehab? It’s hard for people living in active addiction to see what life can be like outside of the never-ending quest for narcotics. Addiction is all-encompassing and impacts so many areas of people’s lives. Life after rehab is easier with the right support network. Having a support…
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Do you remember spending time as a kid listening to music as loud as you could? It helped to drown out all of the frustrations, fears, and anxieties you had to deal with, at least for a few minutes. That’s a good way to look at when it comes to music and recovery from alcohol…
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Alcoholism treatment is highly effective and readily available. If you’re using alcohol consistently or binge drinking often, your body has adapted to it. Having a high tolerance increases alcohol’s destructive properties. Alcohol addiction is a disease that must be taken seriously. At Solution Based Treatment, we offer alcohol addiction treatment that’s highly effective at helping…
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Cocaine is a stimulant. That means it increases the central nervous system’s activity, giving you energy and focus that you may not otherwise have. Yet, cocaine dependence often develops rapidly. As a highly addictive drug, many people cannot stop using it once they start. If you’re suffering from cocaine use disorder and you’re ready to…
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In drug and alcohol treatment, one of the biggest fears many people have is relapsing. It can happen – and you are always at risk of it. Yet, with the right support and a few relapse prevention tips, you may be able to avoid addiction relapse. You may be able to stay on the path…
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