When a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, part of the recovery process will include detox and symptoms of withdrawal. Depending on several factors, these can sometimes be severe, and at a minimum, uncomfortable. There are several treatment and recovery protocols that can help people during alcohol detox and drug detox. One of these…
While your time in drug and alcohol rehab was highly structured and organized for you, life back in the real world looks very different and all responsibility is on you to manage your substance abuse disorder. It can be scary thinking about adjusting to life sober which is filled with many “what ifs”. However, there…
Does Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Hair? There are several reasons why excessive alcohol consumption could lead to serious health issues. Although hair growth and drinking alcohol aren’t always directly related, there are certain health factors associated with alcohol consumption that could cause other health issues which could impact your overall hair growth. It’s important to…
Inpatient Rehab Success Rates There are many things that you need to consider when it comes to an addiction treatment program. When you’re ready to get on a road to recovery, it’s critical that you take into consideration your own needs when it comes to addiction recovery. There are some people who live in an…
Performance-enhancing drugs (PED) have been used for decades. Famous athletes like Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and many athletes who have competed in Olympic Games that used drugs to enhance athletic performance have made headlines around the globe. In many cases, driven amateur and professional athletes don’t even care about potential side effects, they…
No matter whether you are quitting drinking coffee, stopping smoking cigarettes, or quitting using drugs or drinking alcohol, if you are beginning the process of overcoming addiction, withdrawal symptoms will follow. There are a lot of coping methods that drug addicts can use in order to get through any drug withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal side…
People who have struggled with substances are often encouraged to get back into activities they previously enjoyed, like a form of exercise, or start some new habits that can help them continue in the recovery process. Recovering individuals can take advantage of the physical health benefits of exercise and other related activities. If you are…
Why Mental Health Matters Mental health is just as important as your physical health. Several health disorders are actually linked to stress such as high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Poor mental health can also affect your relationships, work or school productivity, and overall well-being. When dealing with negative situations or…
Benzodiazepines can be very effective for anxiety disorders, panic disorder, insomnia, alcohol use disorder, and seizures, however, they also come with many side effects, especially in those with chronic liver disease or alcohol abuse disorder. Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium have a high-risk potential for drug abuse and dependence. Long-term benzo abuse can lead to…
Early Signs and Symptoms of Depression When you think of a person with depression, you may think they feel sad all the time, but that is not what it is really like. Major depressive disorder often manifests as more of a feeling of blandness, apathy, and a lack of energy.