If you’re ready to take that all important first step or are gathering information to pass along to someone you love, call 505-224-9777 today to speak with a specialist. You can also contact us online to learn more.
If you’re ready to take that all important first step or are gathering information to pass along to someone you love, call 505-224-9777 today to speak with a specialist. You can also contact us online to learn more.
Drug addiction takes you away from your life and the things you care about most. When it comes to recovery, it’s often necessary for a person to re-learn essential life skills that may have fallen by the wayside while their addiction was active. These life skills can be practical, such as financial management, but they… Continue reading The Importance of Life Skills Development During Addiction Treatment
Many addiction experts consider relapse part of the recovery process. But that can be a slippery slope. Recognizing that relapse is likely to happen helps relieve some of the guilt for reverting back to undesirable habits. Unfortunately, it can also be used to rationalize backwards progress, and that puts you back at Square 1—needing to… Continue reading 4 Simple Relapse Prevention Tips
No one sets out to be an addict. Addiction happens over time, unintentionally, often without the substance abuser knowing. Of course, it’s well known that recovery only begins when the person with an addiction recognizes the problem and wants change. However, it may take a “wake up call” from a close family member or friend… Continue reading 8 Physical & Behavioral Signs of Addiction Friends & Family Can Look For
One reason people with a substance abuse problem or alcohol addiction may put off recovery so long is because of the social consequences. Your current relationships may be founded on drinking—it’s how you met your friends; it’s what you do when you’re together. And a drink helps ease the awkwardness of new meetings. So, if… Continue reading It’s a “Let’s Grab Drinks Culture.” How Can You Stay Sober?
Addiction doesn’t start as addiction; it starts as a habit. Addiction recovery, then, must involve the process of habit-breaking. That process can be made easier by knowing how to break it down into manageable steps. Why We Make Habits in the First Place Habits are patterns of behavior that have become automatic by repetition. They… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Unhealthy Habits (and How to Change Them)
Many people who struggle with substance abuse disorder and addiction wonder, “Why am I like this?” For a large percentage of individuals who have turned to alcohol and drugs to cope, they may have already suspected that the root of their addiction lies in their childhood. A number of recent research studies support that inkling,… Continue reading Understanding the Link between Traumatic Childhood Experiences and Substance Abuse Disorder
Sleep is one of the most vital aspects of recovery. During sleep, your body ramps up its natural healing processes and refreshes your mind. After a good night’s sleep, you have replenished physical and mental strength to get you through difficult time—and the recovery process is, certainly, a difficult time. Unfortunately, getting sleep is often… Continue reading How Withdrawal Changes Your Sleep Patterns
Opioid addiction is one of the most pressing public health issues of this generation. Just a glance at some of the statistics show you why: Every day, approximately 115 people die from opioid overdose More than 2 million people live with opioid addiction or dependence About 30% of all people prescribed opioid painkillers will develop… Continue reading Could a Non-Addictive Painkiller Help End the Opioid Crisis?