Understanding Addiction in the Elderly
When an older adult is clearly drinking too much or abusing drugs, we tend to have one of two responses: But both of those…
December 20, 2024
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When an older adult is clearly drinking too much or abusing drugs, we tend to have one of two responses: But both of those…
Outpatient rehab sounds great. You can tackle your addiction head-on, while still making money and living in the comfort of your own home. And while…
One of the reasons that addiction is so difficult to overcome is that drugs impact the way your brain works. They create chemical imbalances that…
“I can take painkillers or I can live in pain.” This is likely a message you’ve heard before if you have a loved one who…
Anyone who drinks and is concerned about their health likely knows the recommended U.S. safe drinking limit—two drinks a day for men and one…
My life before the Raleigh House was a mess. I started drinking heavily at 18. Then I got into cocaine meth and any pill that…
Did you know that more people use prescription opioids than tobacco products? It’s true. In fact, there are more people with substance abuse disorders than…
Recently, Mental Health America (MHA), a non-profit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental health issues, recognized June as Men’s Health Month….
Depression is a major risk factor for addiction. It’s common for people suffering with depression to try to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, leading to…
The brain usually does a pretty good job keeping your mood in check. Pet your dog and you’ll feel a surge of oxytocin. Go for…
Patients count on you to recommend treatment options that not only improve their health, but also their quality of life. That includes your recommendation for…
Outpatient treatment definitely has its advantages. It’s more convenient. It disrupts your life less. It’s generally more affordable. It doesn’t require you to explain your…
You can’t point to a specific day, time or event that everything changed. All you know is your spouse hasn’t been the affectionate, happy person…
While the COVID-19 outbreak has turned everyone’s lives upside down, it’s been particularly challenging for people suffering from addiction. Before the pandemic, millions of people…
Recovery capital includes all the resources a person has that can help sustain addiction recovery. The more recovery capital someone has, the better her chances…
You deserve to be happy. Isn’t that the message that society sends us? It’s our right to be happy. And, if we’re not, it’s time…
It’s hard to imagine a time when you’re more vulnerable. You’re addicted to drugs or alcohol and are hurting physically and mentally. You need help…
Complex amino acid formulas can be designed to effectively address neurotransmitter imbalance, by providing many of the essential building blocks of a well-functioning brain. Our…
Marijuana dispensaries have seemed to pop up on street corners almost as quickly as bars or Starbucks shops. If we look at Colorado, specifically, the…
Staggering reports show that 47% of the population in America aged twelve and over has used an illicit substance at some point in their lives….
If you’re a parent of an addicted child, you want nothing more in the world than for your adult son or daughter to reach out…
Your family has an image of how this time of year should be. Everyone is together and getting along. The food is delicious. Holiday music…
Losing your job causes both financial stress and a huge blow to your self-esteem. That’s difficult for anyone—at any time. But it’s especially difficult…
One of the biggest struggles for someone new to recovery is learning to live in the moment — instead of avoiding it through drugs…
Chips, cookies and other refined carbs are a bit like drugs and alcohol in that they offer a quick-hit of feel good chemicals, but…
The runner’s high is real. Exercising releases your body’s natural feel-good endorphins. Even better, it doesn’t cost much to get started—and can be done quickly…
One of the most common questions we get is “What makes The Raleigh House more effective than other substance abuse centers?” The short answer is that…
It’s a big question: What is my purpose in life? We want to find the one big thing that will make us feel like everything…
Your loved one thinks you have a problem. This is obviously not a good sign, but is it conclusive proof that you are, in fact,…
“Why can’t you stop?” “Don’t you see what your drug use is doing to our family?” “Was there something I could have done to stop…
Talk to 10 different people about how they changed their lives by getting clean and you’ll hear a lot of theories. Some people might attribute…
Addiction used to be thought of as a vice, not a disease. As our understanding of addiction has evolved, so have our treatment options….
Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Given everything we now know, that’s…
Outpatient rehab can be a great option to relaunch your life. But many people also find that inpatient rehab is the right choice for them….
People battling addiction are more than twice as likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. If…
It’s certainly true that recovery from addiction can happen both close to home and further away. But it’s also true that there are advantages to…
Experiencing an addiction is a struggle, even when you’re in recovery. It can be even more difficult during a crisis like COVID-19. These times can…
Drug and alcohol addiction remains one of the most misunderstood, under-diagnosed healthcare-related problems facing the Unites States today. While it’s true that we’ve come a…
Many people still view addiction as a moral failure—even after years of studies and research that tell us it’s a disease. But that’s not the…
When choosing an opiate addiction treatment program, there are several important characteristics you need to consider. These include, but are not limited to, the following:…
You’ve decided to seek treatment for cocaine addiction, which may be the biggest decision of your life. Now, you have to decide where to go….
It’s now legal to use marijuana recreationally in nine states. Marijuana doesn’t even come close to drugs like heroin or meth in terms of the…
Think about the last time you ate an Oreo or your favorite brand of chips. If you were trying to be healthy, chances are…
Although we’ve come a long way in understanding addiction, there is still a stigma attached to it. While most people now see addiction as a…
Boost recovery with these tips. Despite the fact that a person chooses to attend addiction rehab, many still feel that successfully breaking the addiction cycle…
At the beginning, painkillers seem to offer so much—a profound sense of physical and mental well-being. But once addiction happens, the slide begins. You can…
For many, the opioid crisis isn’t so much a problem as it is an opportunity. An opportunity to set up a phony rehab center, lure…
Everyone gets sad from time to time, but depression is a whole different story. You don’t know why, but you don’t feel like doing much…
Your son or daughter has agreed to go to rehab—and you couldn’t be prouder. Now is the time to let go of the past and…
There are many good reasons to take it easy with the drinks over the holidays. If you struggle with addiction, you’ll want to avoid alcohol…
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