Trying to determine which addiction treatment center is right for you can be difficult. Sometimes we simply don’t know the right questions to ask. This list can help. This may be your first time with treatment, but it is not ours. Questions you may not know to ask: Is the person on the phone with…
Addiction is a disease. It doesn’t matter who you are. Addiction can find you or a loved one. However, like most diseases, addiction can be treated. Therefore, you need to think about substance abuse treatment and what it can do for you. With professional help, individuals can successfully heal and recover from dependency on drugs…
Many people who struggle with alcohol don’t even know they have a problem. When they do know, the problem is often quite advanced. However, knowing the signs of alcoholism can help in identifying the issue in yourself or your loved one. Understanding the signs of alcohol abuse makes finding treatment that much easier. Santé Center…
Addiction is complex. Not everyone abuses drugs and alcohol for the same reasons. Some people may wind up with an addiction, while others won’t. This, of course, is due to many factors. However, what makes addiction to drugs or alcohol such a challenge to recover from is that it has both physical and mental aspects.…
Relapse prevention techniques are something you will learn while in recovery. It is important to learn and utilize as many techniques as possible to help continue your recovery journey. One of the things that many of those in recovery in Texas are taught is the importance of a good aftercare program. You don’t simply walk…
When you, or someone you love, enter substance abuse treatment, it’s typical to have both individual and group therapy. There are a number of benefits of group therapy that can help make the way to recovery easier. In addition, attending a group therapy program can also help you weather the inevitable bumps that recovery entails…
Are you one of the many people who have a difficult job with a lot of stress? If so, do you turn to drugs or alcohol to help you with the stress? Addiction among professionals happens often, and when it does, it can impact you in many ways. It can limit your ability to achieve…
How often have you had a few drinks and gotten behind the wheel? December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, and it draws attention to this behavior. Remember that you don’t have to be legally drunk to cause an accident. Most importantly, the practice could be an indicator of a drinking problem. That’s why you…
When people have been abusing alcohol for a long time, they routinely develop a dependence or addiction to it. This means that alcohol has altered their brain chemistry, making it necessary for them to drink to function normally. That’s when an alcohol detox program becomes necessary. Addiction isn’t necessarily about wanting a “high.” It certainly…
Living sober during the holidays can seem like a challenge. Actually, a very big challenge. There may be a lot of times during the holidays when you used to spend time with friends enjoying a few drinks or even a glass of wine. Now, all that has changed. To remain sober, you can’t continue that…