Counselors specializing in addiction treatment are confronted daily with men and women who resemble prisoners. Some hide behind hunched shoulders, averted eyes, and mumbled or evasive answers. By contrast, others vigorously defend, deny, rationalize, and excuse the behavior that brought them here to Sante Center for Healing. Whether they are engaging in flight or fight,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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You’re struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You’re also dealing with a drug habit. How do PTSD and addiction connect? More importantly, how can you overcome both and live sober? Often these questions plague individuals struggling with PTSD as well as those who care about them like their loved ones, friends, and family. Finding answers…
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An alcohol use disorder is easy to hide. Especially for individuals who have been drinking and struggling with alcohol use disorder for some time. Also, individuals often overlook warning signs that someone has a dependency or addiction upon alcohol because they don’t consider things like binge drinking being dangerous. Yet this is a form of…
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Codeine is an opiate. It’s also an ingredient in various common medications, one example being cough syrups. However, as an opiate, codeine can be habit-forming if it is abused. The chance of individuals abusing codeine have increased over the years due to the prescription opioid epidemic. Many individuals who have inadvertently become dependent upon opioids…
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How are addiction and family issues tied together? When someone abuses drugs and alcohol, does the problem really affect their loved ones as well? Yes, it does. Most users have family members who deeply care about them. The struggle with addiction, therefore, impacts them, too. Thus, the right treatment program gives everyone in the family…
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When individuals use drugs or alcohol even recreationally, they can develop a dependency or addiction. The more potent the substance and the more frequent the use, the greater the risk of addiction. One particular drug, cocaine, is frequently used in social settings. While individuals may only use this substance on occasion, cocaine is potent and…
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