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5 Ways to Stop the Effects of COVID-19 On Addiction Recovery in Texas
From Austin to Dallas to San Antonio, addiction recovery and treatment centers are seeing an alarming rise in relapses and overdoses.
COVID-19 has revealed many issues — but the greatest of all is the inequality of the experience. The fact is that the pandemic puts people in recovery or those struggling with addictions at greater risk than the general population.
However, there’s quite a bit you can do to stop relapse and stay in control of your recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is Active Recovery Coaching and How Can it Help With Addiction Treatment?
Most people don’t drink their first drink of alcohol with the expectation of becoming addicted, but as drinking alcoholic beverages increases in consistency and quantity, the chemistry of the brain becomes altered and you are left with a dependence on alcohol.
Is CBT Therapy for Substance Abuse the Right Choice For Me?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a powerful and popular therapy technique used in nearly every substance abuse treatment program. It has been a proven and effective therapy used to treat anxiety and depression, OCD, and various types of addiction for decades.
Quitting Xanax Safely: Establishing a Path to Lasting Recovery
Weaning off of prescription medications can be a tricky process. As a drug is used more and more, the body becomes more reliant on the drug, which can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms when the drug is no longer present.
Using the Jellinek Curve to Chart a Path to Addiction Recovery
A visual tool like the Jellinek Curve can help you or a loved one understand the phases of addiction recovery, determine where you are on your journey, and map your next steps with confidence that you are heading in the right direction.
Hydrocodone Withdrawal Symptoms and Addiction Recovery
Hydrocodone is the most commonly prescribed opioid in the United States and is connected to unprecedented levels of abuse. It is most commonly used for treatment of chronic pain, and is prescribed as Lortab or Vicodin.