Are Club Drugs Taking Over Your Life?
A night spent dancing with friends at a concert, bar, or nightclub can have lasting consequences if you turn to club drugs to fit in,... Read More
The Pandemic Has Caused a Spike in Overdose Rates
COVID & Overdose Rates The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed many aspects of daily life. One unexpected side effect of virus mitigation plans has... Read More
The Overlooked Epidemic: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore the Dangers of Meth Addiction
The opioid epidemic may attract more attention, but the United States is still struggling to deal with an epidemic of methamphetamine addiction. A powerful stimulant... Read More
How to Tell If Your Loved One Has an Ecstasy Addiction
An illegal synthetic stimulant with potentially hallucinogenic properties, ecstasy is commonly used as a party drug or club drug at raves and concerts. Ecstasy use... Read More
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Your Recovery
Many people in recovery struggle with co-occurring mental health disorders. This includes seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression related to the changes in... Read More
Getting Help for a Loved One with a Hydrocodone Addiction
Hydrocodone is commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. However, this prescription painkiller carries a real risk of addiction. Abuse of hydrocodone can affect... Read More
The Unexpected Addiction Risk Posed by Codeine-Based Cough Syrup
When you have a cough that doesn’t seem to go away, cough syrup with codeine can help you get the rest your body needs. However,... Read More
The Importance of Accountability in Recovery
The term accountability refers to being held responsible for your actions. At Waypoint Recovery Center’s South Carolina drug and alcohol addiction treatment program, we stress... Read More
The Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
Although the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has made many types of recreational activities ill-advised, the virus is thought to be less likely to spread outdoors. Social... Read More
Managing Your Emotions to Keep Your Recovery on Track
The term emotional regulation refers to the process of recognizing and controlling your feelings or reactions to feelings. Emotions aren’t inherently good or bad, but... Read More