Depression affects people across the country every day. Unfortunately, many people live year after year with undiagnosed depression. Whether someone suffers from seasonal depression or more frequent depressive episodes, there is help in San Antonio and across the state with qualified depression therapy programs. If you or someone in your life is showing signs of…
It’s a drink that celebrities have glorified in music, but many have died or sent to the hospital due to its dangerous effects. It’s called lean and drinking this could lead to fatal results. The effects of Lean can be seen in rappers who have glorified the usage of the drink in their music. Rapper…
While heroin overdoses are usually reversed through the administration of Narcan, when heroin is cut with certain dangerous chemicals Narcan may not work. The powerful addictive qualities of heroin make it difficult for users to quit, especially when they fear becoming dope sick. Since heroin is physically addictive, it can cause severe and harmful withdrawal…
By some estimates, more than 21 million Americans struggle with substance abuse and addiction. Despite the millions diagnosed with addiction, it can be hard to define. Exploring the addiction definition, what causes addiction and how it can be treated with an effective addiction treatment program can help you understand it better. The Addiction Definition: What…
Do you or a loved one find it difficult to control how often you consume alcohol? Do you habitually drink beyond your limits to the point of extreme intoxication? If you have asked yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” it may be time to take a serious look at your situation before your habit results in…
Today’s studies show holistic and traditional therapies help people from all walks of life recover from addiction. By pairing behavioral therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with alternative therapies, clients heal trauma, change thought patterns, and develop healthy coping tools. Exercise therapy programs are an increasingly popular treatment for addiction recovery.…
Most people want to help those that they care about. However, knowing how to help an alcoholic isn’t easy or straightforward. Sometimes, help looks a lot like enabling. Learning what it takes to help an alcoholic loved one get on the road to recovery can be beneficial for all involved. At San Antonio Recovery Center,…
Heroin overdose deaths have reached staggering heights in the last few years. At San Antonio Recovery Center, we’ve been proud to help people who are struggling to overcome heroin addiction. We can explore the question of “how much” heroin does it take to overdose, but the truth is that any heroin use is dangerous. Knowing…
Today, alternative therapies are one of the leading ways to treat addiction. Innovative clinics pair traditional behavioral therapies like CBT and DBT with alternative modalities. Meditation, animal-assisted therapy, art, music, and dance are increasingly popular techniques for substance abuse treatment. Today, yoga therapy for addiction is one of the most popular and effective tools for…
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…
