There is no doubt what you’ve been through during your addiction has changed your life. At this point, you may feel as though you no longer have control and that you will always struggle. That does not have to be the case. Getting treatment can help. While it may be tempting to find a local…
Heroin is a highly addictive substance. It can control every aspect of your life. It can limit your ability to function throughout the day. It can also lead to health complications and overdose. Yet, some people may have more success in controlling it than others. It goes without saying that it is never a good…
Do you use heroin to get through the day? Do you like the sense of euphoria it creates? Perhaps you use it because it helps you to stop thinking about everything happening in your life. No matter why you are using it, it can be very important to realize it’s dangerous. While it may be…
Sometimes, you just need to get away from everyone and everything in your life to reset your balance. In general, there’s nothing wrong with this, especially if you’re struggling to recover from drug or alcohol use disorder. Seeing the same familiar faces and walking the same city streets day after day can make your recovery…
What is polysubstance abuse? In general, polysubstance abuse happens when a person uses two or more chemical substances in ways they were not intended. Often, this means pairing prescription painkillers with alcohol or marijuana with another illicit drug such as cocaine. As a result, you can cause severe harm to your mind and body. It’s…
If you’re locked in a struggle with drugs or alcohol, recovery may be made easier by leaving the area. Take a breather. Find your quiet place where you can work on recovery without constant reminders of your past. For example, if you’re ready for men’s drug rehab in Chicago, IL, consider giving Red Oak Recovery…
Have you ever combined medications or chemical substances without asking your doctor first? It may seem harmless to take a blood pressure pill and drink alcohol shortly thereafter, but both substances are drugs, and both have their own ways of working inside your body. Therefore, unless you’re a physician yourself, you probably don’t understand what could…
When you take a prescription medication from the benzodiazepine family in conjunction with alcohol, it intensifies the reactions of both. As a result, this can lead to dangerous or even fatal consequences. Never mix prescription medications with alcohol or other drugs unless you speak with your physician first. Furthermore, benzos and alcohol together can make you…
Relapse happens when someone in recovery regresses and takes that first drink, smokes that first crack, or swallows that first pill. Relapse can happen to anyone, regardless of how badly you want to recover. You might think it’s because you found yourself in a risky situation, such as inside a barroom, but in reality, relapse…
Heroin addiction can take a person’s life and turn it upside down. It can cause problems with your health, provide the inability to keep a job, and destroy your relationships with friends and loved ones. As a result, many people eventually realize that seeking addiction treatment is imperative. Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina offers…