The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for many people throughout the US. Health officials have identified over 4 million cases and almost 145,000 deaths related to the virus and the numbers continue to increase daily. People on the front lines of healthcare who respond...
When you are experiencing an anxiety disorder, you may be tempted to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with your symptoms. Self-medicating, of course, only makes the situation worse. You are likely to also develop an addiction to those substances. Addiction and anxiety...
The COVID-19 pandemic may have you feeling isolated and alone. While you may have to stay home and maintain social distances from others, you are definitely not alone. People across the world are putting into place similar measures, all focused on staying safe and...
Staying at home and keeping your distance from others is critical for your physical health during the coronavirus outbreak. It is equally important, though, that you continue to care for your mental and emotional health as well. Taking steps to understand how to avoid...
Staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak means you may be limited in many of your normal daily and social activities, such as dining with friends or going to see a movie. However, getting treatment for your addiction to drugs or alcohol should continue...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying physically and mentally healthy is critically important. Although it may be challenging to remain at home, to not go to work, or to not socialize with family and friends, taking these steps now will help you remain safe throughout...
Finding the right treatment center for your drug or alcohol addiction can be challenging. You are struggling but you are ready to make a change in your life, for the better. Of course, you want to be sure you make the right choice in...
Drug addiction and alcohol abuse are often seen as issues occurring mostly in young people. In fact, research has shown that most high school students have tried some form of alcohol or drugs. Young minds and bodies are not developed enough to fight off...
Drug and alcohol addiction affects people in every state in the US. Across the country, opioid abuse continues to present at crisis levels. In the state of Texas, the numbers are lower than many other states but are still staggering. A look at addiction...
Recovery depends on communication. Being able to express yourself openly and honestly and to have real conversations can make a significant difference in the quality of your recovery efforts. Improving your communication in recovery is necessary to ensure that you are conveying your messages...
Community-driven treatment is a key element in recovery for addiction program participants. Recovery, which is a process, does not end after the treatment is complete. Alumni involvement is vital to a permanent recovery, providing the opportunity for everyone involved to experience continuous connection and...
Once detox is complete, a person begins the real work of recovery. It’s in the weeks and months following initial treatment that you identify challenges to your recovery and find the tools to overcome them. Better understanding post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) helps position people...
