Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC Timberline Knolls Residential Center There is no question that opioids are negatively affecting countless individuals across the country, particularly when it comes to abuse and addiction. However, for many people, opioids are pain medications needed to help effectively deal with chronic pain, which may be the result of injury or [...]
It is estimated that 2.15 million Americans, which is almost 9 percent of the nation’s population, have a substance use disorder (SUD). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the rates of relapse run extremely high among people in recovery, ranging from 37 to 56 percent. [1] What is Relapse? Detailed studies have been [...]
A study of over 26,000 participants, researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that 43% of current drinkers take medications that could interact with alcohol, and 78% of those individuals were 65 or older [1]. Interactions Between Drugs and Alcohol Drugs such as antihistamines, when combined with alcohol, can increase drowsiness and can impact [...]
Simply assuming that life can be started where it was left off before rehab upon your arrival back home will do nothing but set you up for failure and a crushing reality check. There are several steps you can take to prevent relapse and continue to live a life of sustained recovery. The National Institute [...]
Self-control and discipline are esteemed in our culture. They are seen as vital mechanisms for success and growth. Indeed these qualities can be important aspects of a healthy self-motivational approach, yet, when it comes to sexual addiction, these qualities can produce bi-products that become binding forces that perpetuate a sexual addiction. If you are intrigued [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.