What is lean? Lean refers to a combination of prescribed medicine for the cough, soft and hand drinks as well as some candy. Lean is also known as sizzurp, purple drank, and dirty sprite. The lean is a dangerous drink due to several reasons. As a result, you should avoid as much as possible to…
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Pain pill addiction is a serious crisis in the United States today. The opioid epidemic continues to ravage families and communities, causing untold damage. Rarely do people ever begin taking a prescription with pain pill abuse in mind. Real issues and symptoms typically precede the prescription of painkillers. But over-prescription and the addictive nature of…
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Aftercare programs refer to the resources and services people access following formal treatment. Most of the time, inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment lasts a couple of months or even longer. But the recovery journey doesn’t end when someone leaves rehab. In some ways, that is simply the beginning. In fact, the months and years immediately…
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At San Antonio Recovery Center, we treat people who struggle with all types of addictions. Our team can help if you or your loved ones abuse substances such as alcohol, heroin, opioids, or marijuana. When it comes to marijuana, many people are confused about the difference between CBD and THC. As marijuana laws change rapidly…
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Detoxing from heroin on your own can be dangerous. That is why it is essential to go through the stages of heroin detox at a professional heroin detox program. After the initial detox, which often involves severe withdrawal symptoms, you will make rapid progress toward your goal of sobriety. There are a slew of therapy…
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Holistic is a word that gets tossed around regularly in the healthcare world. In fact, it often gets thrown into a description of services without much explanation. That leaves many people wondering what holistic treatment even is, especially in the context of addiction treatment. Ultimately, that lack of knowledge means many people may not realize…
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What Is A 12-Step Program? “Just what is a 12-step program?” We’ve heard this question a thousand times. Even though the notion of “12 stepping” or “working the steps” has become ingrained in popular culture, many are still unfamiliar with the inner workings of “the Program.” So read on below for a short explanation of…
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Marijuana use continues to become more and more normalized. Numerous states have already de-criminalized marijuana for recreational use and even more geographies have made it available for medical purposes. Yet just because a drug is legal does not make its use completely risk-free. Many people downplay the addictive qualities of marijuana. But doing so ignores…
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Researchers create new drug formulas all the time to treat new and existing health conditions. However, not all of the drugs that they make are safe. Many stimulants, whether they are man-made or naturally occurring substances, are highly addictive. While stimulants can help those with ADHD or other conditions, they also have a high potential…
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Many people don’t get help for their addiction because they assume they can control it. Often, this misconception is fueled by the idea of an addictive personality. While there are specific signs that you have an addictive personality, most people don’t fall into this category. Once you have a better understanding of addiction, you’ll be…
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