Self-care is an essential part of the recovery process. Long-term, lasting recovery, requires dedication to remain sober and use preventative measures to avoid relapse. Don’t let others convince you that self-care is selfish. The expression that you have to “put the safety mask on yourself first” is true and accurate. You can only do so…
The dangers of whippets, a common inhalant abuse, are often underestimated but can have severe and lasting effects on physical and mental health. Whippets, which involve inhaling nitrous oxide from whipped cream canisters, can cause short-term euphoria but pose significant risks, including oxygen deprivation, nerve damage, and even sudden death. Recognizing the harmful impact of…
What is Methadone? It is used in Medicated-assisted Treatment (MAT) for decades to treat opiate abuse disorders. It has proven highly effective and can be a life-long treatment. Part of the appeal of MAT programs like methadone is that an individual with an opiate addiction can immediately begin receiving treatment without undergoing withdrawal and detox….
Combining multiple substances always increases risk. Combining uppers with other uppers has risks that vary from combining downers with downers. There are other risks and side effects associated with mixing uppers with downers. In the case of combining drugs like Percocet (oxycodone) and Xanax (alprazolam), a person is abusing a prescription opiate (Percocet) and a…
The transition from rehab back to everyday life can be difficult. Your family, loved ones, friends, colleagues, and even acquaintances, are all important parts of your safety net in recovery. Expanding your safety net can help you remain sober. Easing your way back into your family and work obligations can make for a smoother transition….
It can be a difficult transition back to school after having to take a leave of absence for rehab. It’s important to keep in mind that putting your health and well-being first by going to rehab is a positive choice that should be considered a reflection on your ability to perseverance and show resilience in…
Pain is a challenge for those who are in recovery. In the past, doctors may have been quick to prescribe an opiate prescription painkiller. Now that we, as a nation, are aware of the toll that the opioid epidemic has taken on our society, doctors and pharmacists are on guard about handing out prescriptions for…
If you have decided going to rehab is the right choice for you, it’s important to find a way to make it happen. That being said, childcare responsibilities can be difficult to navigate in these situations. Deciding whether or not to inform your children where you are going depends on a number of factors ranging…
There is a reason why people say alcohol is safe to drink in moderation. The keyword being moderation. If a person drinks too much alcohol in too short a period of time their body is unable to process it. At this point, a person’s blood-alcohol level has reached a point of toxicity. The result is…
Fentanyl is the new heroin. Most of the time, a person who is buying opioids on the street is actually purchasing a mixture that contains the synthetic opiate fentanyl. A very small amount of fentanyl can kill a person. Fentanyl is inexpensive and can be stretched a long way when cut with other substances. This…
