Your struggle with mental health issues or addiction may seem like a battle you’re fighting on your own. It can be isolating, but the truth is, there are many traveling down the road you are on and many more have gone before you. Everyone’s story of mental health, substance abuse and recovery is unique. While the problem is not unique, your journey is unlike anyone … [Read more...] about Advocating for Recovery: How You Can Help Break the Stigma
Addiction Recovery
Detoxing from Benzodiazepines and Alcohol
While there has been a lot of news concerning addiction to opiates and heroine, there has been much less publicized about benzodiazepine abuse, addiction, and withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax can last for days, weeks, months or even years for many people. The likelihood of withdrawal symptoms lasting longer or shorter depend on … [Read more...] about Detoxing from Benzodiazepines and Alcohol
Art Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Many people all over the world have problems with substance abuse. It is very widespread, and for most individuals, it is not easy to fight it. In these cases, people have troubles maintaining control over the situation, and they are not able to say “no” to different substances. When someone suffers from substance addiction, he or she has difficulties controlling how much or … [Read more...] about Art Therapy for Addiction Recovery
How Can Joining a Drug Addiction Support Group Help My Recovery?
Going into treatment for your addiction is a brave and life-changing decision and is the beginning of your road to recovery. During treatment, you learn from your counselors that there are important steps to take to ensure you continue to adhere to your newly sober lifestyle. Amongst the many tools you will be given during treatment, one of the best resources to keep you on a … [Read more...] about How Can Joining a Drug Addiction Support Group Help My Recovery?
Overcoming Drug & Alcohol Addiction Using Assisted Detox Treatment
Medically assisted detoxification is the controlled withdrawal of an addict using a replacement medicine. There are some replacement medicines, and they are not in any way limited to Suboxone, Methadone, and Benzodiazepines. The medically assisted detoxification lasts between three and seven days, depending on individual circumstances. The National Institute on Drug Abuse … [Read more...] about Overcoming Drug & Alcohol Addiction Using Assisted Detox Treatment