Life places many demands on us. Over time, they can wear on us, physically, emotionally, and mentally until burnout occurs. Here are some causes of burnout, symptoms, and ways to recover. What Causes Burnout? Burnout can be job-related. It is where you continually have to face heavy workloads, demanding bosses, receiving little to no appreciation,…
Though many people look forward to the holiday season all year, others get anxious, lonely or depressed around this time of year. Special occasions like family get-togethers can be triggering for various reasons, especially if you are trying to stay on a sober path and your loved ones’ celebrations tend to revolve around alcohol. Here…
Medication-assisted treatment is a combination of FDA-approved medications, plus counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a holistic approach to addressing substance use disorders. During the detoxification process, MAT programs can help wean people off opioids more safely and comfortably, avoiding many of the unpleasant symptoms associated with drug withdrawal. Still, there are many myths and…
Heroin addiction can be challenging to identify. If you are concerned that a loved one is struggling with heroin addiction, then knowing the physical signs can help you determine that it is time to do something about it. Signs of heroin use can be hard to identify individually. When multiple symptoms start appearing all at…
Now that you have completed your initial treatment program, you will be ready to re-enter your world a completely new person. However, you will notice that the world is just the same. Therefore, all the challenges, triggers, and temptations are all still intact. The good news is that with the help of your family, support…
Congratulations! You have finally decided to take the first step in battling your addiction to alcohol or drugs. Now the only challenge is finding substance abuse counseling from a trusted provider who can help you with a successful recovery. The right provider will offer a wide range of treatment options so that you can pick…
Both crack and cocaine are essentially cocaine. They are often known as different names because of their formation and use. Standard cocaine in powder form is simply known as cocaine. The rock form of cocaine is crack. Whether in powder form or rock form, cocaine is highly addictive. If you are currently using cocaine or…
A lot of people ask, “Is marijuana addictive?” Constant marijuana use does have the potential to lead to problematic issues, such as substance abuse, some addiction or dependency. If you experience withdrawals when you are not taking marijuana, then you may be suffering from dependency. If you believe that you may be addicted to marijuana,…
Are you ready to get help for an addiction? Here are a few simple steps to take to begin your journey to recovery. If you have questions about any of these steps, please call us at (888) 477-5453 and a caring, knowledgeable counselor will help you 24 hours a day. 1 Determine where you want…
In the face of tragedy, it is difficult to maintain our sobriety. A flood of emotions overcome us and we reach for the first thing that will numb the pain. However, relapse can be prevented even in the face of the worst tragedies. Remember that your own relapse will do nothing but add more tragedy…