Finding the right detox program for drug addiction can be difficult. In the United States, it is estimated that 20 million Americans over the age of 12 have a substance use disorder.¹ Texas isn’t excluded from these statistics, with millions of people in Texas experiencing addiction to substances every year. Santé Center for Healing offers…
Living with a substance abuse disorder can feel like a life without control. Whether at work, home, or out with friends, addiction finds its way into all aspects of life as it takes priority over other obligations. Everyone has coping mechanisms and preferred vices for dealing with stress and unwinding at the end of a…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released multiple public health alerts on opioid addiction and overdose in the years since the medication was introduced to medical markets across the country. It’s not hard to develop an opioid use disorder. Addiction is the result of several factors, including personal history, medical history, and…
Like many people, maybe you think having one drink too many is just harmless fun. But is it? While drinking alcohol is widely accepted in society, there is such a thing as drinking too much. Sometimes, the result is a hangover; other times, it’s poisoning. However, many of us may be unable to identify if…
Cocaine has been a popular party and club scene drug since the 70s, and its popularity in pop culture contributes significantly to this. Cocaine is a stimulant with high rates of addiction, and in modern times it can be especially dangerous, as the people selling it often cut it with hazardous things like fentanyl to…
In regards to mind-altering substances, few are as widely recognized as alcohol. Its widespread usage can be attributed to the fact that, while many mind-altering substances are illegal, alcohol is not. But that is not to say that alcohol doesn’t come with the same dangers. Addiction to alcohol, or alcohol use disorder, can be just…
You’ve woken up to withdrawal symptoms one too many times. You’re ready to make some changes in your life. Overcoming a substance abuse problem is at the top of your list. However, one of the reasons you are still struggling with substance use disorder is that you’ve never been able to properly get the drugs…
An alcohol use disorder is a disorder that describes the correlation between excessive drinking and the negative consequences excessive drinking may incur. Often, those suffering from this disorder will continue to drink despite the results and is unsuccessful in their attempts to limit their drinking. In these instances, it is important to consider medical detox.…
Everyone uses coping mechanisms during times of stress or tension. These mechanisms, whether they are designed personally, or learned from an outside source, work to settle emotions and make uncomfortable situations bearable for those experiencing them. These coping mechanisms can take many forms, from physical to psychological. Some choose to work out, while others prefer…
Alcohol is part of almost every aspect of our society, and unfortunately, many people’s occasional use of alcohol spirals downward into an alcohol use disorder (AUD). Once someone has developed an addiction to alcohol, it can feel as though they can’t live without drinking every day. Some of these people with an alcohol use disorder…