TikTok in Recovery: Helpful or Harmful?
Can TikTok support recovery or increase relapse risks? Explore the benefits, dangers, and how to use social media wisely during addiction recovery.
Understanding and Avoiding 9 Common Relapse Triggers
Part of any successful treatment plan for alcohol or drug addiction involves managing the risk of relapse. Although no two substance abusers are exactly alike, there are some common relapse triggers that you should be aware of during the early stages of sobriety. Avoid These 9 Common Relapse Triggers 1. Anger Using drugs and alcohol to manage unpleasant emotions is a common coping mechanism among people who seek substance abuse treatment. When you leave
Quitting Cold Turkey: Why it’s Not a Good Idea
Family members and friends of people who have lived with a substance abuse issue often wonder, “Why can’t they just stop?” It’s common for someone addicted to drugs or alcohol to think or say to their loved ones, “I can quit anytime I want to.” The reality is that stopping all at once, or going “cold turkey” isn’t the best decision. Quitting Cold Turkey Doesn’t Solve the Addiction Problem If drug or alcohol addiction treatment
Delirium Tremens (DTs) and Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol has a depressive effect on your nervous system, slowing down brain function and the way your nerves send messages back and forth throughout the body. When you consume large amounts of alcohol for an extended time period, the body starts to adapt to this depressive state by working harder to keep your nerves properly communicating with each other. If you suddenly stop drinking, the brain needs time to adjust to its normal functioning. This
Summit BHC Opens Waypoint Recovery Center
Summit BHC Expands to Thirteen Facilities with the Addition of Residential and Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services in South Carolina Franklin, TN – Summit BHC (Summit), a leading provider of addiction treatment and behavioral health services, today announced the opening of its thirteenth treatment center, Waypoint Recovery Center. Located in Cameron, South Carolina, the 35-bed residential treatment facility will be Summit’s first in the state. The facility is set on 58 acres of beautiful, secluded property
The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting a Loved One with Addiction
You are not alone in this struggle, and with your help, your loved one will realize that they are not alone either.
How to Launch a Successful Job Search in Recovery
Job hunting is a difficult process for everyone. Doing so in recovery comes with extra considerations and care.