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.…
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…
For centuries, medical teams have questioned what therapies are best suited for substance use disorders (SUDs). Then in 2006, the National Quality Forum published a document specifying the seven practices that organization found most effective in substance abuse treatment. Marcie Bough, Pharm.D., senior manager of practice development and research for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)…
Alcoholism is an addiction, but it does not have to rule your life. Because drinking is legal and socially acceptable, if not encouraged, it can quietly take control of your life. The move from alcohol use to abuse to dependency can be insidious. San Antonio Recovery Center has professional, compassionate staff with experience in treating…
Men and women of all ages use alcohol. Because the heavy consumption of alcohol is so prevalent, it may be difficult to identify an addiction. Additionally, many people develop an addiction because of their genetics. Although you might think alcohol is only causing life struggle, it also affects you cognitively. Therefore, if you’re concerned about…
The first step in every person’s recovery journey is detox. The need to purge the body of an addictive substance is a universal constant for all recovering patients. While withdrawal begins within hours to a day for everyone, the overall length of withdrawal varies. As such, the length of time detox takes also varies. How…
Methadone is a medication used in medication-assisted treatment programs and prescribed for pain. It is also sometimes considered to be a street drug because it does prevent withdrawal from opioids and may provide a high. As far back as 2003, the National Drug Intelligence Center was warning the county about methadone abuse. Today, we continue to…
Alcohol has remained the primary drug of abuse for young adults in Texas for nearly a decade. In fact, 58% of Texas secondary school students in grades 7 to 12 have admitted that they had abused the substance at one point. Even worse, 25% of that same group had consumed an alcoholic beverage within the…
There are many benefits to choosing rehab centers in San Antonio, TX. Even if you’re not a San Antonio native, a change in scenery is always refreshing. Overall, people struggle to stay sober because of their environment. Addiction is extremely powerful, and without realizing it, your surroundings may prevent you from reaching long-term recovery. Learn…
Meth is a powerful stimulant drug that produces a feeling of intense euphoria in the brain. However, it is intensely addictive, with deadly side effects. Quitting meth on one’s own is not recommended, owing to the severity of the withdrawal symptoms. If you or a loved one is showing signs of meth withdrawal symptoms, contact…