Unlike other diseases, the progression of addiction does not follow a prescribed pattern. The experiences that result in this disease are as varied as the individuals it affects. As a result, the road to recovery should be broad to manage the individual experiences of each client effectively. Although multiple factors can lead a person into…
When you’re feeling under the weather, you go to the doctor. You tell the doctor that you have had a dull headache for two days and just recently began to feel achy. The doctor runs some tests and discovers that you have a low-grade fever and an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count. Based on…
As of 2014, the proportion of heroin addiction admissions in Texas (TX) who are younger than 30 years old rose from 41% to 52%. Now more than ever, heroin addiction has begun to adversely affect tight-knit families in the cities of Texas such as San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Houston. An incredibly strong and addictive…
Alcohol overdose symptoms can happen to anyone who has an addiction to alcohol. Some symptoms can result in fatality if not treated by a doctor. However, alcohol addiction treatment is available at San Antonio Recovery Center. Upon your admission into our alcohol rehab center in San Antonio, TX, our addiction treatment staff will create a…
The holiday season is approaching fast, and it kicks off with Thanksgiving. Around this time of year, it’s common for people to want to drink and have a good time. If you’re in recovery from substance abuse, being at parties can put you in hard situations. At San Antonio Recovery Center, we offer a rehab…
Alcoholism is a powerful disease that has the potential to take over your life. Even worse, depression and alcohol may become inseparable partners, devastating a person for years. Thankfully, recovery is entirely possible. However, it will require a strong commitment to sobriety and depression treatment. At San Antonio Recovery Center, admission into our dual diagnosis…
At San Antonio Recovery Center, we feel that it’s important to look at addiction with a wider lens. Therefore, the inclusion of mental illness statistics is utilized in this article to bring an understanding of the prevalence of co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Suffering from mental illness increases your vulnerability to developing a substance…
With the rise of opioid abuse, drug enforcement officials have seen the rise of a variety of different drugs. One problem that leads to many emergency room visits is regular street drugs are now created with powerful synthetic drugs. Carfentanil is one such drug that even in small amounts can result in overdose and death…
Opioids are one of the most abused drugs in the United States. They account for thousands of overdose deaths every year. However, opioid is a broad term, which can apply to several different types of drugs. Among the many types of opioids on the streets, heroin and fentanyl are two that lead to many overdoses…
Is alcohol a stimulant? Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States, with as many as 66 million Americans binge drinking at least once in the past year. Alcohol is legal and adults 21 and older can purchase it despite the fact that alcohol is highly addictive. Each year, alcohol…