Holidays should be happy occasions that provide an opportunity for friends and family to get together and enjoy the season. However, these gatherings can pose a risk of relapse due to addiction triggers such as stress and increased access to drugs and alcohol. If you are recovering from addiction, you surely know that treatment does…
Addiction recovery does not end when you complete your substance abuse treatment program. It is a continual process of growth beyond drug or alcohol addiction. As a result, it is a battle every day to avoid relapse and live a life of sobriety. Avoiding relapse includes identifying the signs of relapse and acting quickly to…
Heroin’s an illicit street drug. It’s also an opiate with high addiction potential. If you’re struggling with dependence on this drug, it can seem hopeless. In reality, high-quality treatment for heroin addiction works. Understanding Addiction Addiction’s a chronic disease of the brain. It manifests in cravings for a chemical. This drug quickly becomes the focal…
Behavioral addictions are not just limited to substance abuse or dependency. They can include anything from shopping and gambling to internet pornography. Someone who has a problem with a behavioral addiction can essentially get addicted to any behavior. Some of the most normal behaviors can turn into a problem because the person has a difficult…
Heroin addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to treat, both physiologically and psychologically. Understanding the effects of heroin abuse can help you prepare for life beyond detox and recovery. At Solution Based Treatment & Detox in Murrieta, CA, our evidence-based drug rehab treatment gives clients a firm foundation to maintain clean living and…
Your recovery journey after heroin abuse begins with the removal of the substance from your body through detoxification. Heroin addiction puts you at great health risks and can also affect the people around you. Although you may experience unpleasant feelings during detox, professionals at a heroin detox center in Florida can safely use different treatment…
Overcoming addiction requires more than willpower. It takes a significant amount of hard work to stay in recovery once you’ve made it through rehab. Remember, you’ve already gotten over one of the hardest parts, which is admitting you have a problem. It’s okay if you feel scared or uncertain about what the future holds. Accept…
You may have encountered a situation that makes it difficult to sleep at night and, as a result, started taking sleeping pills. Drugs like benzodiazepines may provide a temporary solution for sleep loss. However, they are also highly addictive. A sleeping pill addiction can lead to an overdose or other problems in your life. To…
Overcoming a heroin addiction is a battle from day one. However, it is rewarding once you get past detox. Part of the process you will go through is dealing with heroin withdrawal symptoms. The thought of experiencing this holds some people back from moving forward. If you seek help from a heroin addiction treatment program,…
If you or someone is currently dealing with addiction and has committed to recovery, you may wonder what happens when treatment commences. One of the aspects many clients need assistance with as they heal from the physical and psychological aspects of addiction is integrating into everyday life. Sometimes addiction erodes the practical skills we’ve developed…