Spirituality is a broad term. It is designed to encompass many faiths and beliefs. But, you can understand it best as believing in a connection to something greater. The high power or greater entity may be a god, a traditional faith, or a concept. The purpose of spirituality in recovery is to give individuals a…
When you hear discussions about drug abuse or substance use, do you wonder, ‘Is alcohol a drug?’ When a person thinks of drug abuse or drug addiction, they potentially think of commonly abused substances such as opioids, cocaine, meth, and designer street drugs. Some people are likely surprised when they learn details about alcohol as…
Whenever anyone decides to stop taking a drug, there will be withdrawal symptoms. Whether it’s physical symptoms, mental symptoms, or emotional symptoms, there is a reaction to the abrupt cessation of the drug being delivered to your body. Withdrawal is one of the reasons many people are hesitant about quitting doing drugs. They worry about…
Getting off drugs is a monumental step in life. It’s the first of many accomplishments that you’ll take along your journey in recovery. Maybe you’ve been free of drugs for one month or maybe it’s been three months. However long it’s been, you have made the best choice for your life and your future. Now…
Xanax is a medication prescribed by physicians for generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and other conditions such as seizures or alcohol withdrawal. However, most physicians don’t prescribe for the long term, but some may depending on your situation. If you regularly take Xanax and alcohol, then there is the potential for polysubstance abuse. This problem is…
The drug addiction crisis is skyrocketing in the United States leaving many to wonder, is addiction a choice? This question has been researched and discussed for several years now, and it’s an important topic to understand. People feel that choice is often the key determining factor in turning away from drugs. However, the situation is…
Most people are well aware of the dangers of drug addiction. We’ve heard a lot about the epidemic of drug overdoses in the United States. The one factor that hinders, or delays, many people from quitting drugs is the fear of withdrawal. We’ve probably all heard stories about the physical withdrawal symptoms that people go…
Finding the right therapy when you are seeking treatment for substance abuse is important to healing. A therapy that is gaining more attention right now is acceptance and commitment therapy. What is acceptance and commitment therapy, you may ask? Let’s take a closer look. What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Acceptance and commitment therapy is a psychotherapy…
An estimated 8 million people in the United States suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. It remains one of the least understood mental health conditions. Those who suffer from it face many mistaken assumptions on a daily basis. To address this problem, PTSD awareness day is an effort intended to promote wellness even as it…
If you or a loved one have been struggling with an addiction to opiates such as oxycontin, it is imperative that you seek treatment. Supervision and medical attention occur during the process of recovery from addiction to opiates. Choosing, an oxy addiction treatment program might seem like a difficult task. The more you know the…