If your loved one is recovering from alcoholism you probably are well aware that recovery is, indeed, a lifelong pursuit. One day at a time, as the slogan goes. Alcoholism is incredibly challenging to overcome, although thousands do manage to slay the monster on a daily basis. But what happens when things go south? Knowing […]
Subscribe to our Podcast Name Email I agree to be emailed I agree to have my email activity tracked Subscribe Podcast Transcription I just want to say welcome and thank you for joining us on our first podcast. And the topic that I wanted to discuss was what do I do and how do I […]
Alcoholism that exists with a comorbid mood disturbance or mental health disorder is an extremely common occurrence, although, unfortunately, in many cases these dual disorders are not fully acknowledged and treated in the clinical setting. But treating only alcoholism without addressing a co-existing mental health disorder will only fail in the long run, as the […]
Opioid addiction is an insidious disease that shows no favoritism. Anyone who is prescribed a painkiller following surgery or an accident is vulnerable to becoming dependent on the drug, rich or poor, young or old. No one goes to the pharmacy to fill a prescription after having their wisdom teeth pulled intending to end up […]
With the drug epidemic now regularly reported on in the mainstream media, and overdose deaths affecting people in all walks of life, some may wonder how do you die from a heroin overdose? It seems perplexing that so many more of these tragic deaths have occurred over the past five years and many just do […]
Alcohol use disorder is a difficult condition for people to comprehend. These folks may enjoy a couple of beers at a baseball game, some champagne at a wedding, or a cocktail at the local happy hour at the end of a work day. In their own experience with alcohol, they may have overdone it back […]
Ugh! Another morning of waking up in pain, with cringe-worthy memories, if you can remember at all, of your embarrassing actions from the night before only adding to the misery. Somehow, once again, you got swept up in the moment, the revelry, and were unable to control your alcohol intake. Drinking games, pub crawls, party […]
When approaching the all-important detox and withdrawal process, it is helpful to have a general understanding of what to expect. Being mentally prepared can help one gear up for this first crucial step in achieving freedom from the grip of a heroin addiction. Having a grasp on the heroin detox timeline in advance can help […]
Last week CEO and CO-Founder of Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare Services Benjamin appeared on The Recovery Executive Podcast for A Lively Discussion on Real Leadership in Addiction Treatment. During the podcast they discussed on what’s lacking in the Addiction Treatment field today, what we need to see instead, and how following these guidelines has helped […]
Sticker shock is one of the most common reasons that an individual in need of rehabilitation for an alcohol addiction resists getting help. Rehabs are pricey and the fact is that most people do not have the means to spend $15,000-$30,000 for one month of treatment out of pocket. However, many individuals in need of […]
