Addiction is a challenging disease that affects every aspect of your life, including your relationships with friends and family members. When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can be tough to know how best to offer support or if it is safe to be around them when they are under the influence. You […]
September is National Recovery Month, which is a great time to learn how you can get help or help a loved one who is struggling with addiction or mental health. Plenty of resources are available to help people and their loved ones get through the challenges of mental health and substance use disorders together. Discover
Countless people around the globe suffer from some form of mental illness. Some reading this article may know someone with a mental illness or may be living with a mental illness themselves. As anyone living with mental illness knows, sometimes help is needed. And it’s ok to ask for help. Asking for help is incredibly
Summer has always been depicted as a time of relaxation where the fun in the sun goes from being an excellent idea to a social priority. For many, summer represents a time of year where work plays second fiddle to personal time with friends and family. Unfortunately, summer can represent a daunting challenge filled with
An alcoholic is a person who suffers from an addiction to alcohol and who is prone to alcohol abuse. But what about a functional alcoholic? It’s a term that some may be familiar with as the functioning alcoholic is an archetype that has permeated all forms of media, whether it be movies, tv, or even
Drug and alcohol detox treatment is usually the first step for many who struggle with a substance use disorder or addiction to alcohol or drugs. At Brazos Valley, our team of experienced and compassionate addiction treatment professionals is poised to help you or a loved one heal and make a lasting recovery. Alcohol Use Disorder:
What are illegal substances? Well, in short, they’re drugs. But here’s the thing. All illegal substances are drugs, but not all drugs are illegal substances. One might think that a drug becomes illegal when used outside medical contexts. Unfortunately, this incites further confusion as all medicines are considered drugs, but not all drugs are considered
Almost anyone addicted to a drug will try to hide it. There are a few reasons why. Understanding the motivation for the use and the hiding and denial can be very useful when trying to help them get addiction treatment. Shame is nearly always a factor. Someone who has become addicted is likely to be
We usually consider mental and behavioral effects when we think about psychological trauma and its impacts. But ideally, trauma-informed treatment addresses all how trauma can affect us, including effects on our health. If you or someone you care about is living with trauma, read on to learn how trauma issues can affect your body. We’ll
Enrolling in men’s addiction treatment is a massive step in the right direction. Now you need to know what to bring to rehab to get the most out of your experience. While you do not need many supplies to get started, there are a few items that will make your stay much more comfortable. At