Recreational therapy is a phrase you might see as you research drug and alcohol treatment programs, but what does that mean? Recreational therapy is one of a number of complementary therapeutic options offered by treatment facilities like San Antonio Recovery Center. This approach to treatment can provide a useful outlet for stress, can help clients…
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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…
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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…
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With more people than ever suffering from alcoholism in the United States, many individuals have begun to look for ways to increase their long-term sobriety and overall success in recovery. Avoiding relapse, even after completing a rehab program, can be challenging. Returning to everyday life after rehab can be difficult, and many individuals don’t heal…
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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…
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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…
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Due to the global pandemic, the residential addiction treatment program at San Antonio Recovery Center has changed to accommodate an abundance of caution. Changes include incorporating a period of isolation upon admittance and administering a COVID-19 test for new clients. By adhering to government guidelines and taking all necessary precautions, we are balancing the need to interact…
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There are a wide variety of reasons why someone might struggle with addiction. They might have begun to use drugs or alcohol to cope with mental health issues. Drinking might bring temporary relief from feelings of anxiety, or stimulants can mask feelings of depression. Environment can also play a role in addiction, as someone who…
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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…
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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…
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