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…
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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…
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Childhood trauma and addiction often go hand-in-hand. Since children are very vulnerable, experiencing a traumatic event at a young age can do lasting damage that may persist throughout adulthood. Those with childhood trauma have a significantly higher chance of developing mental health disorders and may turn to drugs/alcohol to cope. If you or a loved…
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Diagnosing an alcohol use disorder requires taking into consideration any symptoms that may be present. However, not everyone dealing with alcohol addiction presents obvious symptoms. There are those with what is often called “high functioning alcoholism.” These people may appear able to maintain daily routines and take care of themselves while still consuming excessive amounts…
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Addiction is often driven by mental health symptoms or diagnoses, and addiction can also feed into worsening mental health. Meth addiction is no exception. Methamphetamines cause high levels of dopamine to be released in the brain, causing the brain to lessen its own dopamine production. Over time, dependency on meth can mean more difficulty with…
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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…
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Benzo overdoses occur when someone takes more than the recommended dose or mixes it with another drug, typically alcohol. Benzos are meant to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and panic attacks. But they are also addictive, and like any other illicit substance, they can be dangerous when misused. Benzos treat severe anxiety, epileptic…
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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…
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With all co-occurring disorders, each component informs the other. Anxiety can cause you to want to drink to anesthetize yourself to deal with reality, and having a drinking problem can make you anxious. Drinking may temporarily make the anxiety disappear, but it often returns with fury. Using alcohol as a coping mechanism is no more…
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An outpatient treatment program allows patients to live at home while attending counseling sessions at the treatment facility. A day-intensive or night-intensive outpatient program is not like trying to get sober on your own. You receive the same treatment as inpatient clients do but have more freedom as you will be living at home instead…
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