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Teenage Drug Addiction

Learn the symptoms and statistics of teenage drug addiction. Call Kemah Palms Recovery® for effective teen addiction treatment.   As a parent, you should be aware of the signs and effects of teenage drug addiction. If you see these signs, help your teen get early, effective treatment. Be alert to changes in your child and…

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Replacing Unhealthy Habits with Healthy Ones: 7 Things Addicts Should Know

Among our primary values at Kemah Palms Recovery® is a commitment to assisting clients in replacing unhealthy habits with positive ones. If you’re investigating Houston substance abuse treatment programs, you know what it’s like to have a habit you want to get rid of. You know that the claim “I can quit whenever I want” fails the FTTP (From…

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How to Find a Galveston Drug Rehab

Once you have come to terms with your addiction, it is time to get the help that you need. It can be hard to know what to look for in a rehab facility.  What should you look for in a Galveston drug rehab facility? When you look past the polished cabinets and beautiful surroundings, do…

A Calendar of Life Hacks for Addiction Recovery

Happy New Year, everyone! Hopefully, you’ve made resolutions to keep every day of 2016 fulfilling and purposeful. Here’s our calendar of life hacks, one for every month of the year. January While your New Year’s resolutions are still new, mark off specific time on your calendar—every day or week—for working on each of your top…

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When Prescriptions Become a Problem: Medication Abuse

Although prescription medication abuse is now a topic of common knowledge, many people still assume that if doctors are allowed to recommend something, going a little farther with it can’t be so bad. The truth is, especially with opiate medications such as Percocet or OxyContin, anyone who steps outside carefully regulated therapeutic boundaries is playing…

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How to Treat Co-Occurring Disorders & Addiction

Mental health challenges can make an addiction problem worse. In some cases, they can cause one. In others, a drug can bring an underlying disorder to the forefront. What do you need to know about treating co-occurring disorders? Understanding the Breadth of the Co-Occurring Disorders Spectrum When dealing with addiction and mental health issues at…

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Stay Sober Over the Christmas Holiday With Our Help

It can be difficult to stay sober over the Christmas holiday. Christmas is a time to get together with friends and family. You may feel the temptation to drink. The holidays can bring on rough emotions, guilt and shame. You don’t have to feel this way, and you don’t have to drink. You can avoid…

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How Quickly Does Addiction Happen and How Can I Treat It?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer for “How quickly does addiction happen?” Whenever it comes to an addiction timeline, there are dozens of factors out there that can end up causing a person to become addicted to something. Fortunately, researchers have come across dozens of pieces of information that can help you identify the problems that…

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Get Clean with Heroin Rehab in Houston

Heroin addiction is a serious problem in America. The number of heroin-related deaths has quadrupled since 2010, and it’s important that people suffering from addiction get help as soon as possible. Heroin rehab in South Houston can be an option for those looking to get clean and sober.  The whole story of the opioid epidemic…

Choosing the Right Rehab: Key Factors to Consider

If you or a loved one are considering seeking help for addiction and mental health issues, you’re taking a significant step towards a healthier and happier life. However, choosing the right rehab facility is a crucial decision that can greatly impact the success of your recovery journey. Here are some of the most prominent actors…

What is Step 7 of the 12 Steps Program?

Step Seven of the 12 Steps: We humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings. The key word in Step Seven of the 12 Steps is “humbly”–no blame-shifting, no excuses, no attempts to dictate what else has to change before you can. No matter what your parents did or didn’t do, no matter what pressures you faced…

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National Addiction Recovery Month

Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has designated the month of September to promote recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. SAMHSA leads public health efforts to reduce the impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities. Through National Recovery Month 2019 Kemah Palms…