Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 14, 2019Leave a commentIt can be difficult to know if you or a loved one is dealing with alcohol use disorder. Having a constant craving for alcohol or being unable to function without it are signs there could be a problem. Alcohol withdrawal is an issue many people experience that makes it difficult to quit drinking. Various symptoms…
Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Recovery, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 8, 2019Leave a commentHeroin is a highly addictive opioid drug that produces euphoric effects in the user. It’s made from morphine, which comes from the opium poppy plant. Its effects occur rapidly, as the drug binds itself to opioid receptors in the brain. Keep reading to learn more about heroin withdrawal symptoms and how Lucida Treatment Center can…
Am I An Alcoholic? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 6, 2019Leave a commentThe titled question is not one any of us should take for granted. The fact is many problem drinkers aren’t aware they have an alcohol addiction. For some of them, drinking is just a normal part of everyday life. That’s especially true if the individual is able to function at a very high level in…
Trauma Signs and Symptoms Mental Health, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy dreamscapeJuly 16, 2019Trauma has profound effects on a person’s well-being. If it isn’t treated, the effects of trauma can last a lifetime and affect every area of a person’s life. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines trauma as a response to events you perceive as “physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening.” Moreover, trauma…
How Effective Is 12-Step Vs. Non 12-Step Recovery? Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy dreamscapeApril 2, 2018As many as one in four addicts who seek recovery services have previously tried to quit their drug, alcohol or behavioral addiction. Twelve-step recovery programs, which are based on the well-known Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) model, are successful for many people. However, some people seeking help to overcome their addiction struggle to find inspiration in the…
The Heroes Behind 3 Celebrity Addiction Recoveries RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 15, 2017Behind every recovering addict is a recovery hero — the person (or people) who never gave up hope that recovery was possible and supported the addicted loved one throughout their recovery process.
Four Tips for Making Amends in Recovery News, RecoveryBy dreamscapeAugust 15, 2016For many addicts in recovery and participating in rehab or a 12-step program or 12-step alternative, steps eight and nine are the most dreaded. You are expected to list everyone you wronged because of your addiction and then make amends. To revisit the past and the people you hurt is a daunting task. How addiction…
