What Are the Early Signs of Drug Addiction?
Signs of substance use disorder (SUD) usually involve changes in your loved one’s habits, personality, or interests. Some can be more subtle.
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.
Recognizing Addiction: How to Know When a Loved One Needs Your Help
You know them inside and out. They are a good person, someone you love and respect. But could this person be an addict? The first step to finding out is letting go of the notion that addiction cancels out any of your loved one’s positive qualities. Everything you have come to like about this person is still there. By identifying an addiction, you are playing the vital role of calling out a mental and physical
How Alcohol May Be Damaging to Your Body
Alcohol’s effects on the body are numerous and wide-ranging. Side effects occur not only with long-term alcohol use or abuse, but also with light to moderate drinking over a period of time. Many people drink alcohol because of its immediate effects on the central nervous system. However, that relaxed and comfortable feeling will turn into an adverse reaction when too much alcohol is absorbed in the body. Slurred speech will occur, along with a decreased
Addiction Treatment for First Responders
Choosing a career as a first responder means putting your well-being second to those you serve. Police officers, firefighters, 911 operators, EMTs, correction officers, servicemen and women, and hospital/trauma workers are always risking their lives to protect others. These heroic men and women are expected to maintain optimum physical and mental wellness while being exposed to dangerous drugs and diseases, life-threatening situations, long hours, and physical strain. A stressful job can affect one’s relationships, sleep