When thinking about alcohol dependence, most individuals picture an adult as an alcoholic. Sadly, children and teens can also develop alcohol use disorder, creating an addiction and dependence on the substance. Fortunately, there are a number of effective ways one can help an alcoholic child. What is Alcohol Dependence? Alcohol dependence is more commonly referred…
Living with alcoholism is not easy. It can affect one’s health, occupation, and especially their social life. Sadly, alcoholism never affects just one person though. Oftentimes, an individual’s alcoholism will affect those around them; this can include their co-workers, friends, and worst of all, their family. In many cases, an alcoholic may also be a…
Bipolar disorder is very common and there are more than three million new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. Bipolar is specific type of mood spectrum disorder with several sub-categories including Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, and Cyclothymia (or Cyclothymic disorder). Bipolar disorder, partly because of the name, is often misunderstood as a condition…
If you are in recovery from a Xanax addiction, this means that you have worked very hard to get where you are right now. However, part of being in recovery is making a commitment to do your very best to stay sober and to not relapse. With that being said, nobody is perfect. We at…
Staying sober after you have recovered from a fentanyl addiction requires effective care, a sensible lifestyle plan, and an effective safety net. The opioid epidemic has devastated the United States for many years. Only in recent times are we getting better at learning how to treat opioid abuse and better assist those in recovery with…
There is a misconception that cocaine is more difficult to treat than other addictions. Some believe this is because of the preconceived notion that those who struggle with cocaine use disorders are more likely to maintain a so-called “functional” addiction. Others believe it is because situations in which people use cocaine may appear more socially…
If you are addicted to crack cocaine, you know in your heart that there is nothing about it that is good for you. If you can wrap your mind around that fact, and realize that you must let go of it, detox is your only way out. However, we at Knoxville Recovery Center in Tennessee…
Opioid addiction can negatively affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. It can affect their relationships, their physical health, and especially their mental health. Overcoming an addiction, especially an opioid addiction, requires a person to treat each of these areas. One of the best ways to treat one’s mental health is through individual therapy….
Despite what many Americans believe, illegal street drugs are not the only kind of addictive drug. Sadly, even prescription drugs like Xanax and Valium can be just as addicting. However, despite some similarities, Xanax and Valium are two very different drugs that can have different effects on their users. What is Xanax? Like Valium, Xanax…
Methamphetamine, more commonly known as meth, is an extremely addictive stimulant that affects one’s central nervous system. Detoxing from meth can be a long and hard journey, especially because of the nature of the substance. Meth can be consumed by smoking, swallowing a pill, snorting, or injecting. Those who are addicted to meth often use…
