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…
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?…
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.…
Myths about drugs are prevalent all over the world. People’s conceptions of what constitutes a drug, which drugs are dangerous, and what happens when one gets addicted are sometimes woefully misguided. Let’s consider several of the most pernicious myths about drugs and why they are damaging. Are you thinking about drug and alcohol rehab for…
Individual therapy is a tried-and-true intervention for alcoholism. In fact, it’s a leading treatment method used by addiction treatment providers like San Antonio Recovery Center. Individual therapy treats alcoholism by getting at the root causes behind an addiction and helping people modify thoughts and behaviors to better support sobriety. Self-understanding and self-acceptance are often lacking…
For years, the national average of individuals abusing drugs like heroin and alcohol has hovered around 8%. In Texas specifically, there have been some disconcerting trends. For example, more than 70% of teens admitted to experimenting with alcohol at one point in their lives. While cocaine use has gone down throughout the state, the abuse…
Sometimes, a gender-based program helps men and women loosen up and share their feelings. That’s why our men’s rehab center program in San Antonio, TX focuses on the unique male perspective. At San Antonio Recovery Center, we provide our clients with a safe space, and we concentrate on making you as comfortable as possible during…
You may not realize that nutrition education and counseling are a very important part of any addiction treatment program. In many cases, the unhealthy habits that develop as a result of a substance use disorder cause one’s health to suffer overall and make it difficult to relearn healthy habits. In fact, relapse is more likely…
San Antonio Recovery Center (SARC) provides a 90-day addiction treatment program to patients because it offers them the best chance at long term recovery. Many facilities offer shorter programs like 30 or 60 days, but we believe that recovery is a life-long process, so taking at least 90 days to develop the skills to help…