Many people live for family get-togethers, especially around the holidays. But for many, these times generate anxiety and frustration. You may even turn to substances to ease the tension. However, when you learn simple anger management techniques, you’ll find any event can be much more enjoyable for you and your family. 1. Apply the Five-Second…
Working with clients who have addiction and mental health issues is part of what we do at Red Oak Recovery®. We understand that there are many reasons people face problems in their lives. Mental health issues can be a part of that. But if you want to see a strong recovery, you need the right…
Most people who become addicted to prescription pills never intended to misuse a substance. Doctors prescribe prescription pain relievers regularly for injured people or those who are dealing with post-surgical pain. The problem with the pills is not their initial use. Instead, it’s how quickly the body builds up a tolerance to the drug. Most people…
As many focus on the opioid epidemic, another drug is on the rise- “Benzos, “such as Valium and Xanax. Overdose deaths from these highly-addictive, prescription, anti-anxiety drugs have gone from 0.54 per 100,000 people to an astounding 5.02. That’s a nearly tenfold increase in the past 30 years. This leaves people many seeking treatment and…
Addiction is one of the hardest things that most people will ever have to overcome. Both men and women struggle with mental disorders. However, each gender has different needs when it comes to receiving addiction treatment. While a men’s rehab is ideal for gender-specific care, not all Prospect, KY, drug rehab centers provide this option…
What is angel dust? Angel dust is a street name for the drug phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic. You may know it better as PCP. Angel dust was developed in the 1950s as a surgical sedative, but was later discontinued due to its severe side effects. Today, it’s classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it…
Evidence-based therapy clearly has a place in addiction rehab. With that said, there’s more to helping people overcome addiction than using traditional therapy. Most experts agree that mixing it with a holistic approach to treatment gives people a better chance for success. However, not all Gates Mills, Ohio drug rehab centers take a holistic approach…
Can you die from heroin withdrawal? It rarely happens, but some people have died of heroin withdrawal symptoms. A 2016 study published in the Journal of the Society of the Study of Addiction found that a few people have died of heroin and other opioid withdrawal. The leading cause of death was dehydration or electrolyte…
Etizolam and Xanax are both treatments for anxiety disorder, often seen in a drug addiction treatment center in North Carolina. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates around 18 percent of the adult population in the U.S. experience anxiety, yet, only 37 percent get treatment. There are many similarities between these two medications and…
It’s not surprising that many medical and behavioral health conditions exist that have overlapping symptoms. Often, this leads to an incorrect self-diagnosis. While this may be harmless in some cases, in others like an avoidant personality disorder or social anxiety, it may significantly hinder treatment. Something severe could go unaddressed regardless of the diagnosis. Here’s…