Depression is a mental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, making everyday activities feel like insurmountable challenges. Although depression is treatable, many people suffering from it fail to seek depression treatment because of the stigma attached to mental health issues. As a result, they don’t experience the success that medication for depression can bring.…
People tend to think addiction is a habit they can break. However, addiction is a relapsing, chronic disease, so it’s not like trying to stop biting your nails. There is no easy way to determine how long it takes to “break” an addiction. The chemical changes in the brain that occur with dependency make addiction more…
Take one look at drug addiction statistics in the United States, and it’s clear that there’s an epidemic. Drug use has been on the rise for years. Experts believe that there are several different reasons for this increase, including higher life stress and higher potential for addiction to prescription drugs. At San Antonio Recovery Center,…
If you or a loved one is concerned about your drinking, you may wonder what the difference of social drinking vs alcoholism is. Since alcohol is widely available at many different social events, such as parties, it can be difficult to understand how social drinking vs alcoholism differs. College campuses many times make alcohol a…
Many people ask, “Is alcohol a depressant?” Given its sometimes confusing and contradictory effects, you’d be forgiven for not really knowing the answer. Is it a stimulant? Alcohol is able to cause effects common to both kinds of drugs but it’s a central nervous system depressant. Want to find out more about alcohol addiction treatment?…
There are many different tools that rehabilitation centers can use to help people recover from addiction. One of the most effective tools that we use at San Antonio Recovery Center is fitness therapy. When used in tandem with group and individual therapy, this approach to treatment can help the individuals in our care heal and…
One of the misconceptions many people have about addiction is that it usually involves street drugs. The most commonly abused street drugs include heroin and cocaine. While it can, a surprising number of substance abusers are dependent on drugs that their doctors prescribe. Therefore, it is essential to learn what the most abused prescription drugs…
Now that the American Medical Association recognizes substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder as legitimate medical conditions, health insurance companies must recognize these diseases for coverage by their policies. The Affordable Care Act of 2008 and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act also empower heroin-addicted individuals to seek treatment by requiring health care…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be an important part of an addiction therapy program. The objective is to work on becoming more aware of yourself, your actions, and your surroundings. You will also learn coping skills and arm yourself with useful tools to manage the emotions associated with a substance use disorder. As part of…
Alcohol use disorder is a common problem for many people in the United States. Alcohol accounts for approximately 88,000 deaths a year making it the third leading preventable cause of death. Not only does alcohol result in premature deaths but it wrecks the body, destroys homes, ruins careers, steals finances, and lowers a person’s self-esteem.…