A substance use disorder or addiction to drugs or alcohol takes a toll on the body. Dependency occurs when a person’s brain chemistry is altered due to drugs or alcohol. When this happens, the first step in healing and recovering is usually addiction detox services. If you’re considering rehab for a problem with alcohol, you’re…
Does your spouse drink too much? Does your adult child suffer from unexplained mood swings? Is your sibling chronically short of funds? There are a number of signs to look for if you are concerned about the well-being of a loved one. Addiction can be hard to address. This could be especially true if prior…
The overwhelming majority of adults in the United States consume alcohol. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these adults ends up developing alcohol addiction. If you’re asking yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” then the answer may be yes. It is normal to consume alcohol, but when it begins affecting your daily activities, it may be time…
Alcohol and the socialization associated with drinking are a huge part of our lives. People drink to celebrate, relax, or release their inhibitions. In moderation, drinking alcohol is a normal way to unwind. It’s when regular consumption turns into abuse and addiction that issues can arise. If you’re concerned that your drinking is becoming problematic,…
Is addiction a disease? It’s a question that people have asked for ages. While most people recognize addiction as a disease, it hasn’t always been that way. Going back 40 years or more, society believed that people who suffered from addiction were second-class citizens that lacked self-control or morals. However, today, most experts recognize it…
The United States is currently in the middle of an opioid epidemic. It is all over the news and a growing problem in every state. While this epidemic has already taken hold of the country, many people do not even know where it started. According to many experts, it is the result of one pharmacy…
Drug addiction programs basically fall into two categories. People with addiction need to compare inpatient vs. outpatient treatment before they decide to enroll. The reason is that a program that works for one person may not work for another person. Each has unique features and benefits as well. At Santé Center for Healing, we’re proud…
“Is alcohol a drug?” This is a question that many people ask. While some people consider alcohol a drug, others don’t because it’s so acceptable in society. Most people see alcohol consumption as normal. It’s in advertisements, sponsorships, and in many things in pop culture. Despite the normality of alcohol, the truth, despite its widespread…
Overcoming an addiction to alcohol is a battle that often starts with a medically supervised detox in a safe and supportive environment. Experts agree that going through it alone at home is typically not a good idea because of potentially severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. So, what are these alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and when will they…
Most people define addiction as a series of unwise choices that lead to the loss of jobs, families, and homes. But is this really an accurate depiction of what it means to live with a substance abuse problem? In fact, within the setting of detoxification and rehabilitation, professionals have a very different understanding. For example,…