Tag: drug rehab center
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Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
It’s a common misconception that serious drug addiction is only about using street drugs you buy illegally. The reality is that legal prescription medicines are some of the most commonly abused drugs across the country. It’s a double-edged sword because these prescription drugs can help us but also hurt us if used the wrong way…
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Recognizing the Signs of Relapse
A big part of addiction recovery is making sure you don’t relapse. If you’re reading this and you’re worried about it, you could already be at risk. But, with the right support and a few relapse prevention tips, you can learn how to best avoid an addiction relapse. At Solution Based Treatment, our caring and…
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Why You Need an Inpatient Alcohol Rehab
Residential alcohol treatment programs are a great option to receive focused care in a home-like setting to provide a smooth transition from detox to treatment and therapy. Clients are able to receive the 24/7 physical, emotional, and psychological support they need from an experienced clinical team. Inpatient alcohol rehab provides a safe and supportive environment…
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5 Signs of Meth Use
The physical signs of meth use are generally very easy to identify as compared with those of other substance use. Meth use can also intensify or bring on a mental health condition. When a co-occurring disorder like this exists, they need to be treated together through a mental health and addiction treatment program. Our team…
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Dangers of Self-Medicating with Alcohol
If self-medication feels like the only way to seek relief, our addiction treatment center at Solution Based Treatment and Detox can help you regain what you’ve lost and move on with your life. It might seem like an easy option, but actually addressing the reason you’re drinking can offer long-term relief. People often self-medicate with…
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5 Reasons to Get an Intervention Specialist
Approaching someone with an addiction is hard. You mean well, but the person struggling with an addiction may not see it that way. Plus, what do you say? Unless you’re a trained professional intervention counselor yourself, it’s best to get the assistance of a specialist to help you facilitate intervention for someone you love. At…
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Alcoholism and Childhood Trauma
Unhealed childhood trauma makes it difficult to cope when people experience emotions that are similar to the emotions experienced during the trauma. Being unable to confront and heal from a traumatic experience causes different problems for different people. Sometimes these problems include relying on alcohol to feel numb. Alcohol numbs pain, but it does not…
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Signs of Opioid Overdose
An overdose isn’t always caused by illegal drug use. It can also occur with doctor-prescribed medications. Sometimes an overdose is accidental, and sometimes it’s on purpose. Regardless of how someone got to the point of overdose, the most important thing is to get help. An opioid rehab program like the one at Solution Based Treatment…
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Intervention for an Alcoholic
If you are wondering if you can intervene and help a loved one struggling with alcoholism, you can. An intervention can be the motivation that someone needs to finally get help for an alcohol or drug use disorder. Approaching someone you care about that you feel may be struggling with alcohol addiction is not easy.…
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Common Suboxone Side Effects
If you or a loved one is trying to overcome opioid dependence, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can be a very effective treatment option. If you are experiencing treatment-resistant opioid use disorder and continue to relapse, Suboxone may be helpful to you. When used correctly, Suboxone helps block the effects opioids have on the brain. We may…
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How Long Does Rehab Usually Last?
The length of rehab depends on many factors. A lot of people try to beat their addiction on their own, but rehab tends to be more effective. A holistic approach to drug, alcohol, and marijuana addiction treatment is best received at a treatment center like Solution Based Treatment & Detox. Regardless of the type of…
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The Side Effects of Benzos
Doctors tend to prescribe benzodiazepines, or benzos, for use by patients that struggle with anxiety and traumatic stress. Benzos don’t generate a high, but rather a feeling of relief, relaxation, and general mood enhancement for someone feeling anxious or stressed. Because of their addictive nature, even the doctors that prescribe the drugs have to get…
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Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey
Quitting cold turkey might sound easy, but it’s not. The idea is that someone struggling with substance use disorder can successfully reach sobriety by strictly stopping their use of the addictive substance all at once, rather than weaning themselves off the substance over time under medical supervision. The cold turkey method is not ideal, and…
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How Depression Impacts Addiction
The link between addiction and depression is strong. Substance abuse is all too prevalent among those who are also dealing with a mental health disorder. One doesn’t necessarily lead to the other in one way. According to reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 37% of people who abuse alcohol and 53% of people…
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The Medical Risks of Self-Medicating
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), self-medication is defined as “the selection and use of medicines by individuals (or a member of the individuals’ family) to treat self-recognized or self-diagnosed conditions or symptoms.” There can be benefits to safe and responsible self-medication, like accessing the medication when needed and relieving pain on demand. However, the…
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Addressing Chronic Relapse
Recovering from addiction comes with a number of challenges. Anything can be a trigger that leads to relapse. Learning how to avoid those triggers and maintain your sobriety is something that you may have to continue to work on for years to come. Relapse triggers can be both physical and emotional, and they can vary…
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Stages of Opioid Withdrawal
Most people don’t set out to become addicted to opioids. It starts innocently and with good intention, with a prescription from a doctor. While not everyone who takes prescription drugs ends up trying and becoming addicted to other drugs – like heroin – the risk is there. In fact, heroin and prescription opioids both affect…
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Dangers of Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol
There is a myriad of reasons that people mix drugs and alcohol, and every combination is dangerous. The cocaine and alcohol mix is one of the most common. It’s called polysubstance abuse. The reason it’s so common is that it’s thought that each substance will reduce the negative symptoms of the other substance. Contact us…
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Understanding Drug Legalization
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is legal for adults aged 21 and older in 37 states, but it is still an illegal substance according to federal law. The legalization of medical marijuana makes it easier for people to access the drug. As with any psychoactive substance, some people can use marijuana without harmful consequences, and…
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Recognizing Alcoholism in the Workplace
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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Enjoying a Sober Holiday on 4th of July
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…
