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The Problems With Spice
Spice is the street name for a synthetic form of marijuana. The product is often sold in gas stations as an herbal supplement or as a product similar to CBD, but the truth is, Spice is neither....
A Look at Meth Addiction
Methamphetamines are a member of the stimulant class of drugs and are highly addictive. This drug causes a state of euphoria by overloading the brain with Dopamine. Dopamine is the "feel-good...
Harm Reduction – Beneficial or Harmful Practice?
There has been a significant push for harm reduction therapies to be enacted in many major cities. Government officials are being asked to provide funding for harm reduction centers, and many of...
The Four Benefits Of Exercising When In Recovery
You had learned a lot about yourself and your physical health when you were in the addiction recovery center. You have made great progress overcoming your addiction, and you have learned to manage...
Childhood Trauma and Addiction
Traumas suffered in childhood can be carried with a person throughout their life. Some people can overcome these issues on their own. Many people, however, seek help through therapy to overcome...
Fentanyl Now Leading Cause of Overdose Deaths
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has recently released its data for the cause of deaths in the US for the year 2020. Drug overdose still remains a leading cause of death in the US, with nearly...
Addiction and Recovery Goals For The New Year
Instead of making a resolution for the New Year, why not try setting some goals? Instead of denying yourself something or trying to just "stay sober" in the new year, think about some of the things...
3 Steps to Recovery – Clear Thoughts, Courageous Steps, and Confidence
Recovery is a long and difficult road. Some would say that trying to sum up that entire journey in just three steps is crazy and impossible. And, on some level, we agree. However, since recovery...
How Stressful is Detox?
When you are suffering from an addiction, you understand the physical and mental anguish that often comes with not accessing your drug. The withdrawals can become overwhelming, and the need to use...
Why Stress and Work Burnout Can Lead To Addiction
You do not have to be in a specific profession to suffer from high stress levels or work burnout. If stress is not managed, anyone can become overwhelmed from their job and suffer from stress,...
10 Things You Will Never Miss When You Enter Recovery
When you enter an addiction recovery center, you learn many things. You learn what addiction did to your life and what recovery provides. You will learn the benefits of self-care and the happiness...
You Had A Relapse – Do You Go Back To Rehab?
When you are participating in a program at an addiction recovery center, one of the things that you will learn about is relapses. Relapses are something that can happen to anyone. Regardless if...
4 Things You Must Do If Your Loved One Refuses To Get Drug Rehabilitation
Drug Rehabilitation for Your Loved One You can see that your loved one needs help. You can see their life falling into chaos as the drug addiction takes over. You are watching them as they continue...
Opioid Treatment Methods Have Become Harder To Prescribe
Opioid Treatment Methods Overcoming opioid addiction can be challenging. The body becomes so physically dependent on the opiates that the physical detox from the drug can be strenuous. When you are...
Addiction and Dental Health
When people have a discussion about addiction, they often talk about the ill effects that addiction has on the body. Substance abuse can harm your heart, lungs, kidneys and even cause your blood...
Families May Need Counseling To Cope With Addiction
When a person enters residential treatment for drug abuse, the focus of attention goes to that person to help them recover from their addiction. Family members are encouraged to be supportive during...
Steps To Managing Change When You Are In Recovery
Managing Change When You Are In Recovery Everything changes. Change is one of the few things in life that can be guaranteed. It is also one of the things in life that can cause the most stress. For...
Nutrition When You First Enter Into Recovery
Nutrition and Recovery Addiction has so many negative impacts on your life that they are often hard to count. One impact that is often overlooked is poor nutrition. Addiction can cause many...
A Look At Morphine Addiction
Morphine and Addiction Morphine is a pain-relieving medication that is only used for severe pain. In most cases, morphine is only administered after an operation to help the patient recover from the...
SMART Recovery In Addiction Treatment
No one doubts that the burden of addiction is considerable, having a profound and detrimental impact on mortality, health, relationships, families, employment, and quality of life. Collectively, the...
Now Accepting New Clients
Addiction Treatment and Wellness We are extremely excited to announce that we are now accepting new clients to Retreat at Sky Ridge. Our addiction treatment and wellness center, nestled in the heart...
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