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Start Healing Now, Call:According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol use among older adults has increased over the past two decades. Nearly 20% of adults aged 60-64 report current binge drinking and more than 11% of people over the age of 65 report binge drinking, as well.[1] Even though…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 20% of people with an anxiety or mood disorder also struggle with an alcohol or drug use disorder.[1] Anxiety can be crippling and it can cause individuals to self-medicate using drugs or alcohol. Self-medication can easily turn into an addiction. On…
Substance abuse treatment is usually an independent process. People typically don’t go to rehab with their friends or drinking buddies. Couples are sometimes an exception. Couples who are deeply committed to their relationship and to their recovery may be able to successfully enter rehab together. Some addiction treatment centers offer…
Making the decision to seek help for a drinking problem is life-changing. Now, it’s time to make some important decisions regarding your treatment regimen. If you’ve never been to rehab before, you may have a lot of questions about the different treatment programs offered. One of the most pressing questions…
Xanax (alprazolam) is a brand-name prescription drug that is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It is a benzodiazepine that is effective when used properly but physically and psychologically habit-forming when used in the long term. Xanax is indicated for short-term use that does not exceed 2-4 weeks. Taking…
For many decades, addiction research only looked at the effects of drugs and alcohol on men. It wasn’t until the 1990s when organizations throughout the United States began requiring the inclusion of women in research studies. Researchers quickly found that men and women not only respond differently to drugs and…
When you begin the search for the right drug rehab program, you may feel overwhelmed and confused about the different types of programs that are offered. While inpatient and outpatient are the two most basic levels of care, there are many levels of care that fall somewhere in between. For…
Opioids are some of the most difficult drugs to quit using. They are both physically and mentally addictive, and they produce long-lasting flu-like withdrawal symptoms that make the first few weeks of sobriety miserable. Overcoming opioid addiction can be extremely challenging, but medications like Sublocade can help. Sublocade is the…
Millions of Americans live with addiction. While there are some risk factors that make it more common to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol, this condition can affect anyone. Addiction affects every part of your life, from your physical and mental health to your social and financial wellbeing. While…
Most people who attend substance abuse treatment do so voluntarily. As long as you aren’t court-ordered to rehab, you can walk out and leave the program whenever you’d like. However, leaving rehab too early, or against medical advice (AMA), can result in poor treatment outcomes. If you enter treatment, it…
