Alcohol consumption is one of the common causes of addiction and the reason for attending an alcohol addiction rehabilitation program. In 2019, more than 14 million adults and youths between the ages of 12 and 17 were addicted to alcohol. The problem can creep up from casual drinking. An occasional beer, glass of wine, or…
There is usually a lot of excitement and merriment over the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holidays. Once you’re done hustling and bustling during the festive seasons, you may realize you’re suffering from a holiday hangover. It happens after the adrenaline of shopping, cleaning, decorating, cooking, baking, and entertaining from November through January wears off.…
Every year, millions of people in the United States develop a feeling of sadness when the seasons change. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mental health condition that is sometimes an underlying cause of addiction. While not all of those who struggle with SAD will also face substance abuse issues, if you are prone to…
At San Antonio Recovery Center, we offer dual diagnosis treatment programs that address mental health and substance use disorders. If mental health disorders have led you to self-medicate through drug and alcohol abuse, we can help. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have spent an increased amount of time alone. For those in recovery, isolation…
Shows like Intervention and Addicted have highlighted the plight of individuals struggling with substance abuse and their journey to recovery. These TV shows document the faces of drug addiction and family members’ attempts to save them. Sadly, these episodes only catalog a small number of individuals who make up the faces of addiction. Addiction is…
Emotional awareness is a necessary part of the healing process that comes with drug and alcohol treatment and recovery. Without the ability to confront sometimes painful emotions, someone with a substance use disorder may go back to drugs to self-medicate. Emotional consciousness is not easy even in the best of times, but it is useful…
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…
For many young people, going to college can be a liberating experience that offers the first taste of adulthood. With it comes new friends, alternative ideas, and, for many, drinking and recreational drug use. While partying can seem like a simple rite of passage that most people move beyond relatively unscathed, binge drinking in college…
Narcotics Anonymous is known for its support that is provided to individuals with addiction issues. It has a history that dates back to the mid-1950s when it was officially founded. There are some potential confusions and myths about Narcotics Anonymous (NA), which may result in some people not having a clear understanding of the organization, its…
Every year, thousands of people die from heroin overdose. While not all overdoses are fatal, they are all incredibly severe. An overdose occurs quickly, and therefore, understanding the timeline is crucial. Ultimately, the only way to avoid a heroin overdose completely is by ending addiction and finding sobriety. The most effective way to break free…