Not only are depression and anxiety common issues for those dealing with substance abuse, but also they are the most common mental health issues facing everyone. Therefore, when someone is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, it’s not uncommon for depression or anxiety to accompany that disorder. Both anxiety and depression share a lot of…
Completing a substance abuse rehabilitation program is a fantastic accomplishment that requires commitment, dedication, and the ability to adapt to significant life changes. During treatment, patients work on developing coping mechanisms and support systems through individual and group therapy sessions. This work is not only meant to help an individual get sober and come off…
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…
Drug addiction tends to disrupt life in more ways than one. Those suffering from addiction are plagued by cravings, self-control issues, and the impulse to prioritize using their drug of choice over all other obligations. While some people require 24/hour care and monitoring when getting sober, there are those who can’t leave for a treatment…
While movies and fairy tales often depict the idea of family as a loving, nurturing space that shelters children from the harsh nature of the outside world, reality paints a different picture. Family isn’t easy. Sometimes, in fact, it can prove to be incredibly difficult, dysfunctional, and stress-producing. A slew of factors can contribute to…
Growing up is hard, and family isn’t always easy. As tensions build between family members, communication becomes more complex, and frustration can accumulate to the point where the household is no longer a healthy living environment. Sometimes, family tensions can become so strained that running away seems like the only option. It could also be…
While having a family is an adventure, that does not mean it is always a fun adventure. Anyone who has fought with their sibling, parent, or child knows that a significant aspect of being a part of a family is working through the problems that family members have with one another. However, the answers to…
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…
Each person handles difficulties in his or her own way. For some people, even living through the most traumatic circumstances doesn’t seem to impact them in a significant way. However, other people have serious trouble working through trauma. Thus, when dealing with addiction treatment, facilities like the Sante Center for Healing offer a wide range…
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…