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“Spirituality” is a term that has been defined in various ways and as a phenomenon can differ from one person to another. In its most basic sense, spirituality refers to
“Speedballing” refers to the process of mixing and imbibing both a stimulant (“upper”) and a depressant (“downer”). Examples of a speedball include Xanax and crystal meth or alcohol and cocaine.
Student athletes are generally at greater risk of abusing alcohol than their college peers. As a result, they are also more vulnerable to the effects of binge drinking and other
“Bath salts” once meant epsom salts (magnesium sulfates) and other substances that were sprinkled into bath water for a more soothing soak. Today, however, “bath salts” can as easily mean
January 2017 marks the start of another memorable year in the life of our drug and alcohol treatment programs. The New Year is also a rare opportunity to stop for
Percocet is the brand name of an addictive painkiller medication that combines the opiate oxycodone with acetaminophen (the ingredient in the over-the-counter pain reliever, Tylenol). As a member of the
The start of the New Year is an excellent opportunity to take a good look at your recovery plan and add some things to your routine to help keep you
Percocet is the brand name of oxycodone, and as an opiate, belongs to a class of drugs commonly prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. This commonly prescribed
Everything’s set and you’re about to go into treatment. But it’s not down the street, perhaps not close to your home environment. Even if this is by choice, it’s understandable
Relapse, or the recurrence of drug or alcohol addiction following a period of remission or recovery, is common among those with diagnosed substance use disorders (SUDs). Rates of relapse for
It is not uncommon for those receiving inpatient treatment for drugs and alcohol to have questions and concerns about life after rehab. Moreover, transitioning back to the real world from
Recovery is about a lot of firsts: first sober date, first sober job, first sober holiday, and on and on. Some sober milestones—for example, one month without a drink—can be
Celebrating the holidays can be challenging for those new to life in recovery. Both the internal and external pressures to drink can be strong at this time of year. Such
Benzodiazepine tranquilizers, commonly called “benzos,” belong to the CNS (Central Nervous System) category of depressants. Benzos bind to the brain’s GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) neurotransmitter receptors, which helps reduce neuron activity
Christmas and the holidays can be a stressful time of year for anybody, but for those in recovery from drugs or alcohol (especially in early recovery), this reality can be
Vicodin is the name brand for a popular prescription painkiller medication that is a combination of the addictive opiate hydrocodone plus acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol). In recent years,
Every day an average of six people in the United States die from alcohol poisoning by overdosing on the substance, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Alcohol poisoning happens
Relapse occurs when a person returns to alcohol or drugs after a period of intentional abstinence. Though relapse can sound or feel like a sudden process, it is actually a
For those in recovery, the “spirits” of Christmas at work holiday parties can be a perennial concern this time of year. Festive, end-of-year celebrations hosted by employers are often replete
Finding holiday cheer isn’t always easy for those in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) who also suffer from a dual diagnosis known as seasonal affective disorder, also known as
Vicodin is a pain-relief medication that combines acetaminophen (the over-the-counter pain reliever used in Tylenol) with hydrocodone bitartrate, a semi-synthetic opioid. Like all opioid-based pain relievers, Vicodin attaches itself to
Confronting a loved one about their substance abuse is a complex but necessary step toward seeking help. An intervention can be a powerful tool for initiating change. In this blog
Underage drinking leads to more problems than just a hangover the next day. The life-altering consequences of underage drinking are associated not only with the substance itself but also with
Mindfulness, as defined by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, is a “moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment,” which various
Alternative therapies include various natural and holistic treatments that have been scientifically proven to support recovery from drugs and alcohol, as part of an integrated plan of substance abuse care.
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