In short, yes, there is always a certain amount of risk associated with most of the things we do in life. That doesn’t mean we can’t arm ourselves with the knowledge we need to mitigate those risks.
Besides being an amazing way to exercise, CrossFit can aid in addiction recovery. For those who have experienced the destruction that substance abuse and addiction can bring to one’s life, getting into shape is a far-cry from what feels possible. But with our integrated approaches to recovery, we help people get there.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The generic drug Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) is a drug prescribed to patients to help with seizures. It is also prescribed to alleviate nerve pain associated with shingles and detoxing from other substances.
Prescription drug abuse is a serious health crisis in the United States. Hydrocodone and oxycodone are two of the biggest contributors to the problem.
