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…
For individuals who want to stop engaging in substance abuse, drug withdrawal can be a great obstacle. Withdrawal occurs when long-time usage suddenly stops or significantly decreases. It can also arise when a dependency has gotten too great, requiring individuals to take larger and larger doses. Withdrawal symptoms are not usually life-threatening, but they can…
Addiction is a complex disease. It has both physical and mental aspects requiring attention so that a person struggling with a substance use disorder can heal. Perhaps the most obvious signs of addiction are the withdrawal symptoms that arise when dependency reaches a certain point. When one quits regularly abusing a substance, they tend to…
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…
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…
Some people get overly optimistic after detox and believe that once alcohol is out of their system physically, they won’t have a problem staying sober. They learn quickly that matters aren’t that simple. Staying sober after detox takes constant vigilance, especially in the early stages. A detox treatment program can help you gain tools to…
The use of opiates in America has grown exponentially in recent years. Unfortunately, this led to an increase in opiate addictions across the United States. Many people struggling with an opiate addiction may find themselves tempted to try to break free from these medications on their own. Yet, just as self-medicating with drugs or alcohol…
The fear of withdrawal symptoms might be keeping you from entering rehab. But did you know that detox is the fastest and easiest part of recovery? Make no mistake, it can be intense for individuals depending on the substance they abuse and the duration of their addiction. Yet the process is relatively short when compared…
Article by: Nicole Miller, Special Programs Coordinator Santé Center for Healing Overcoming addiction doesn’t always start with going to residential treatment, it starts with detox. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most hospitals are being inundated with those dealing with and fearing they have COVID-19. An increase in COVID-19 doesn’t mean people will stop needing medical…