Addiction and self-destructive thoughts often go hand-in-hand. Unable to cope with stress and painful withdrawal symptoms, an individual may remain trapped in a vicious cycle and engage in self-sabotaging behavior. However, there is always hope and overcoming self-destructive thoughts through addiction therapy is very much possible. If you or a loved one is struggling with…
Addiction is a serious disease affecting not just one’s mental and physical health but also their relationships, career, finances, and life goals. Addiction therapy allows you to stop avoiding your problems, steering you back on the path of wellness, sobriety, and fulfillment. So, if you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use…
Motivation and willpower are crucial for long-term sobriety. Tips and strategies on how to increase motivation for addiction recovery are a common concern, and it might take some testing to find out which techniques work for you. If you or a loved one is struggling with motivation for addiction recovery, reach out to San Antonio…
Apart from causing a variety of health issues, chronic stress has been closely linked to addiction. The higher the level of stress, the more likely individuals are to fall back on unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance use. Since stress is an addiction trigger, identifying sources of stress and having healthy strategies to deal with…
No matter how serious the condition, lifelong recovery from addiction is possible for everyone. However, finding motivation for change can be tough, especially when overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and real-life obligations. So, if you or a loved one is struggling with finding motivation for addiction recovery, San Antonio Recovery Center’s motivational enhancement therapy can work…
One of the most significant challenges in life is figuring out how to help a drug addict who doesn’t want help. Recovery from drug addiction is challenging, even when those in need of assistance are ready and willing to work toward sobriety. It’s even harder when they don’t want your help and have no interest…
If you want to quit using hydrocodone, you probably have a few questions. The most common question that people have is, “How long does hydrocodone withdrawal last?” The truth is that hydrocodone withdrawal differs from person to person, as is the case with many addictive substances. Since no two individuals process and metabolize a drug…
There are times during addiction recovery when the person in recovery is particularly vulnerable. After completing a detox program, or any time someone doesn’t have a safe or supportive home environment, relapse can happen. Recovery housing can provide a safety net that keeps people on track to achieve long-term sobriety. If you or a loved…
Telemedicine for alcohol treatment is a new concept, but everything is changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And if you’re not keeping up, you’re falling behind. Outpatient programs typically require the patients to check into the treatment facility several times a week for a minimum of nine hours and as much as 30. Now that…
Understanding the long-term side effects of marijuana can help you know whether you need to reach out to an addiction treatment center. Marijuana, just like any other drug, has caused many to struggle with substance abuse. However, marijuana addiction treatment programs can help you heal and maintain recovery for life. Marijuana is one of the…