Are you married to a man who drinks too much? Do you feel torn between wanting to help him and wanting to leave him because of the damage that his addiction has done to your relationship? If so, you should know you are not alone in your struggle. There are millions of women living in…
One in eight adults in the U.S. abuses alcohol, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). With a number like that, you might feel like people that you know are struggling with alcohol addiction. This high number can be scary for a lot of people. That makes knowing when to seek alcohol…
Cocaine is a Schedule II drug with a high potential for abuse. According to a survey, there were about 880 cocaine deaths in Texas in 2018. Also, there were more than 5,000 people admitted to a cocaine detox center in Texas. Fortunately, most of the people who seek Texas cocaine addiction treatment overcome the addiction…
As a parent, it’s challenging to know that your teen is struggling with alcohol abuse for many reasons. There’s a familiar narrative that kids will be kids and that they’re going to go out and have a good time. However, this saying isn’t always right, and some teens begin turning to alcohol as a way…
Many people like to have an adult beverage from time to time, such as wine at dinner or beer at a baseball game. Sometimes, though, drinking grows from a “sometimes thing” into an obsession. Without ever meaning to let it happen, the problem accelerates, and the cost of drinking grows. The costs can be substantial…
Over the years, a myriad of behavior adjustment programs have been created to help manage drug addiction and other issues. These include CBT and DBT, two similar options that vary in subtle ways. Thankfully, we at Memphis Recovery Centers can help. Our specialists fully understand these programs and can help you settle the CBT vs.…
According to a report published by the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), nearly 139.8 million Americans ages 12 and older used alcohol within one month of the 2018 survey. That report further indicates that, during 2018, nearly 20.3 Americans 12 years and older suffered from SUD (substance use disorder). In this guide,…
Today, professionals don’t call people who have an alcohol use disorder “alcoholics.” This term puts the emphasis on the disorder instead of the person. If you have an addiction to alcohol, it does not have to become your identity. In fact, treatment is possible. You can find alcohol addiction recovery at numerous rehab centers that…
As a general rule, it’s never a good idea to mix two drugs with depressant ingredients. A combination of depressants can slow brain activity can lead to overdose symptoms. For instance, Xanax and alcohol overdose symptoms can be life-threatening. Admission into an alcohol rehab center in San Antonio, TX is the first step towards overcoming…
Intake at a rehab facility typically starts with a substance abuse evaluation in Houston. An overview of your current condition and history will help the staff to decide which treatment options will best serve your condition. Don’t be afraid of the evaluation process because it will make your treatment program work for you. All you…